The Look

When a man and woman get married
A new language will unfold
The man knows not to question why
Just do what he is told

She never has to say a word
Men will see it in that glare
It's the look that men never speak about
The "You better not do that" stare

You know the one I speaking of
Like when a woman on the street passes by
And if she catches you sneaking a peek
You'll get that evil eye

Or when you say something stupid
And your wife starts shaking her head
You know the look I'm talking about
That one that says, "You're dead"

Or when you're at her mother's
You better not say a word
You know her eyes are watching you 
Even though she's never heard

It doesn't need any definition
Cause men know what it means
It's the look than causes your heart to stop
And can even rupture their spleens

So when you learn this language
Your words will surely die
The look she'll give will be enough 
To even make a grown man cry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Taylor Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 1:47 PM
Awesome, Larry. Funny piece. Nice going. Ralph
Smith Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM
LOVE THIS. I am cracking up right now, I think I just peed a little
Mehta Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Humorous and witty as always, larry
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