Vows

Dearly Beloved,

Do you take this member? 
Both hard and limp
Whether he’s a stud or a wimp? 

Either flaccid or erect
Honor and obey 
Your supposed to reflect

What is the reason 
You wish to get hitched?
Afraid of being rejected?
And possibly ditched?

A contract with a clause 
To help you when you pause 
Give me half 
So says our laws 

I loved you before 
But that was then 
Now that your broke 
You’re simply a has been 

I find it funny that
Your emotions 
Reflect a price 

We used to smile 
And you were nice 

But time has eroded 
Our happiness and joy 
Was your affection just a ploy?

Anyone married 
Knows the game 
I love you and need you 
But you drive me insane 

Marriage they say is an institution
But when it goes wrong 
You suffer retribution 

It’s better to be single 
And remain in peace 
Then to put your heart on a lease 

Eric (and sometimes not)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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