Rhapsody In Blue

(Yes, title is from Gershwin's, "Rhapsody in Blue" What is this thing, called, rhapsody, anyway! A feeling of intense pleasure, happiness or joy. I've noticed some here think it's only when you h ave a husband,...l.lthen can you only enjoy? That and only that, makes your heart sway? Bragging on having a husband like a Mercedes-Benz? There are tons of widows and widowers here! Or are you so lost in a gold ring and husband near? Husbands do die, and then from whence will come your happiness and cheer. On getting a new one to fill your forlorn poetic landscape, On owning his masculine gear? On being a new bride again with another cake? This is so droll, boring and hum-de-dum. If you cannot be happy alone, then I am sorry for you! Completed beings,need not be married to experience pleasure. Nor muck about finding a man of their own to treasure. Fulfilled beings does not mean, "two.". ~~IT MEANS YOU ARE HAPPY WITH BEING YOU~~ If,of yourself, happiness you cannot create, My deepest condolences, if that be your sorrow! That you can only find happiness and love if you have a husband tomorrow. So do not insult poets who intentionally have no mate. They too love life~ but prefer personal freedom's gate!               4/28/2021 I could not find categories for this so I chose inspiration. Respecting others, is another. Source of Poem. A comment by another poet to me which has been deleted.