Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

The Happy Marriage Recipe By Caren

I am proud to say that as a
natural, untamed, messy-haired
wild woman, 

my husband can be
quickly and rapidly 
completely,
absolutely
afraid, to the
brink of terror
of 
me.

I used to weigh
119 pounds, and
he much more, 
and yet, when
we first got married
I showed him my
barr-my-teeth side,
so there would be 
no misunderstanding.

This is my recipe
for a happy
marriage.

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Gershon Wolf April 10, 2018 at 1:27 PM So, you've published the recipe for a 'happy marriage.' Wunderbar! I'm a-wonderin' here: How is a 'happy marriage' best defined? Is it a happy one if both partners are happy---or does the happiness exist outside of and/or above and beyond that of the partners? I.e., is the whole greater than the sum of its two parts?! Just a-wonderin' away here in frozen Chicago...Blessings, Gershon Gershon Wolf April 12, 2018 at 11:26 PM Yup. That's right. And it's Mr. Bear's job to make sure that she is. (We get it, again). Caren Krutsinger April 10, 2018 at 8:41 PM A happy marriage is when the WOMAN the MOM the SHE bear is happy.

Tom Cunningham April 10, 2018 at 1:01 PM I would bet that Caren is the boss lady in the Krutsinger household lol. Caren Krutsinger April 10, 2018 at 1:07 PM We only have one boss, and it's Sophie Helen. Our cocker.

Michelle Faulkner April 10, 2018 at 12:24 PM "When you say I love you, I say 'You better!'" I think that's a line from a song, my hubby and I say it to each other all the time - have a good day, Caren- Caren Krutsinger April 10, 2018 at 1:21 PM I like that Michelle. It appeals to me today.

Line Gauthier April 10, 2018 at 8:45 AM Teeth and a growl. OK I'm taking notes. LOL Caren! Caren Krutsinger April 10, 2018 at 1:08 PM Although I haven't used it, I have a nice sharp tooth in front too, Line. a Meat-eating tooth.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 10, 2018 at 4:53 AM ...if only all ladies got some more pounds marriages would be much happier dear, Caren! Enjoyed! Caren Krutsinger April 10, 2018 at 5:43 AM Thank you, Demetrios. I am delighted by your words. You have made my dismal Tuesday more than tolerable now.

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 3:42 AM As it should be...bravo! Caren Krutsinger April 10, 2018 at 4:05 AM Thank you, Leanne. My next Wild Woman Campfire will be this summer, in Kansas City. You and Andrea and Jan and Line are invited. We will dance nude around the campfire, making loud smacking shouting sounds, and the men will cower in a corner under a pile of safety.