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The Reluctant Companion

The wife plans a spree to buy all
With husband on board at the mall
But as this takes place
He just looks for a space
To sit on a bench in the hall

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/13/2016 6:50:00 PM

oh my, I have clicked on 15 poems and still not found a one I have never seen. Let me go see your "most popular" one and what it might be.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/14/2016 10:15:00 AM

I am spending too much time working and dealing with life's intrusions. CIAO!!

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 8/23/2013 9:58:00 AM

You summed up the typical man really well.....great limerick. Hugs

Debbie Duncan

Date: 7/5/2013 12:03:00 AM

This is cute/ humor ;} happy fourth of July ;}

Michael Ainsley

Date: 5/18/2013 9:34:00 PM

Been there so many times Duke. You made me smile. Thanks for that It feels good. Keep keeping on! Best wishes Michael

Debra Squyres

Date: 5/1/2013 9:55:00 AM

I've seen them husbands sitting on the benches lol Cute Limerick !! Love it !!

J.W. Earnings

Date: 4/20/2013 11:03:00 PM

What my sis said.... hahah TOTALLY HOW YOU DESCRIBE MY DAD... hahaha The first line reminds me of my mom so much. :) Once again, wonderful poem!Have a fabulous week, poet! - D. W. Breidenthal

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/14/2016 9:54:00 AM

Hey, JW E. Hope you are well.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2013 12:52:00 AM

this is so typical and that makes it great fodder for your well crafted limerick. Well, it's nearly 1 a.m. You should see all the comments I am trying to catch up on today thanks to my being so busy this whole week!! Wish me luck!!!

Painted Hunter

Date: 4/15/2013 7:50:00 AM

That's me on the bench...ha. Gettin' a kick out of some of your comments this morning, Duke. The one on my 'Moon' poem really CRACKED me up...hehe. No bun intended...we could do this all day...

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/14/2016 10:14:00 AM

I just left you a comment on one of yours--a bit late. I am glad to have been able to give you a smile.