The Wayward Male

Her Mother says I'm not that bright
      in need of supervision.
A wayward male who would likely fail
      to make a good decision.
So I've lost my friends... they've disappeared,
      my wife gave them the boot.
To up our standing and improve our branding
      with people of high repute.

My diet's better so I'm eating greens,
      no beer or fatty foods.
But I tell you plain, I try in vain
      but I'm in a foul mood.
I dream of things I cannot have
      like burgers doused in sauce.
A chicken wing and some onion rings,
      all hidden from the Boss.

But her senses keen as she's rarely tricked
      when I try to cheat.
She sets me straight then sets my plate
      and tells me what to eat.
Our viewing habits are oft discussed
     and we are of one accord.
No tennis courts or winter sports
      and no watching zombie hordes.

My gaming suffers as she disapproves
     so my Xbox gathers dust.
Though when out of sight, I still sneak at night
      to satisfy my lust.
When I talk to her... she twists my words
     to points of her own choosing.
A terse reply, she then starts to cry
     which makes it more confusing.

What keeps me here? I love my wife,
      would never find another.
So I will obey and I'm here to stay
      just to piss off her dear Mother.

                   The End

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Hello David McHattie, you are brave to stay with your wife. I found the part about what keeps you here.A strong bond with your wife. have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 4:45 PM
Hello David, I am so pleased that she makes you a better person. I am sure that you do. havea nice evening my friend.
Mchattie Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 9:56 AM
She makes me a better person. I hope I do the same for her. Have a great day.
Romios Avatar
April 7, 2019 at 9:40 PM
Great poem, David. I admire you for sticking with your wife. I am like a wild stallion that nobody can control they try all the time to no avail. LOL. I liked the part about the Xbox.)))) Panagiota
Mchattie Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 9:56 AM
Marriage is all about sacrifice my friend.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 5:31 AM
"I dream of things, I cannot have, like burgers doused in sauce. A chicken wing, some onion rings, all hidden from the Boss." I love the last two words of this telling paragraph.
Mchattie Avatar
April 3, 2019 at 5:02 PM
This is how things are at my house.
Wolf Avatar
April 1, 2019 at 4:04 PM
Ha, ha. Just love the ending, David. Bullseye! Best wishes, Gershon
Mchattie Avatar
April 3, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Thanks for stopping by.
Laurie Avatar
March 25, 2019 at 5:53 PM
G'day David … one tiny victory in a sea of gloom. I enjoyed your poem - Lindsay
Theraven Avatar
March 25, 2019 at 9:44 AM
I like this poem. Give my best to the Mother-in-law. -Richard
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