She and He

She dreams of mansions; apartments he rents.
She’d love a Corvette; he drives a Chevette.
She stays in  hotels while he sleeps in tents.
She’s been to Europe; he’s never gone yet.

He works as butcher; she faints seeing blood.
He goes for beer, while she adores champagne.
He’s earth; she’s water. You’d think they’d make mud.
But they make passion again and again!

June 20, 2021
for Jack Webster's 'Workshop: Adjectives Deleted' Contest
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Alex Avatar
July 12, 2021 at 2:19 AM
Beautiful creation. Congratulations!
Norton Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 5:09 PM
Well, you sure know how to meet a challenge. Another winner from you. In a while, crocodile.
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 12:10 AM
don't think this contest is judged yet, Bryan. Sure would love it to be a winner though
Ligon Avatar
June 23, 2021 at 11:03 AM
Great job on this. It seems like it would be difficult to ommit adjectives. Seems opposites make great matches and balance each other out in the end.
Y. Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 1:20 PM
WoW! Andrea, This is a good entry for the contest. I liked everything about this piece; your final line was the icing on the cake. If one can have passion in a relationship, what's better than that? It looks like a winner to me. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Kavanagh  Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 1:11 PM
A very likeable poem Andrea, found myself in there too, I worked as an abattoir butcher in my first job, my wife doesn’t even like handling fresh meat, because of the blood, so like your other viewers comments opposites can certainly attract, a great witty write, cheers David
Lawless Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 3:10 PM
This partially answers the question "I wonder what he/she saw in her/him"
Buhagiar Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 12:54 PM
Opposite attract. Best for a win. Hugs.
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 7:12 PM
yes, that sure happens!!
Pandit Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:59 AM
Brilliantly done, Andrea. A winning poem.
Hankins Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Wonderful poem...interesting. I think they have reached good compromises, eh? Excellent entry for the contest.
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 10:59 AM
Opposites attract. I fact if your life partner is same like you, it becomes boring. Wonderfully penned. All the best for contest.
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 3:57 PM
I have this kind of marriage and it's very difficult when there is hardly anything in common. but it's do-able.
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 3:57 PM
and no, this poem is not about me and hubbie. All the details are fictional!
Cunningham Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 10:38 AM
They say opposites attract, so true. Well composed Andrea and good luck. Tom
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