White Picket Fence

A girls dream of love 
A quest for a man
To know her every whim
And hold her held out hand
The pictures in her head
The dress, the ring, the date
Depending on the man 
Why should she have to wait
The house, the dog , the kids
The white picket fence
Just like the stories read
Fifty years of hell and bliss
Till one of them is dead.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kendrick Avatar
December 20, 2025 at 5:52 AM
I know this one can be true in both senses of a marriage. I would say to any young couple or to the wife or to the husband if there is abuse it is okay to leave. Of course, leaving for some can mean another whole new set of circumstances which can be dangerous, but I say get out as soon as a plan can be put in place. Great work with the surprise ending which adds a different touch. Thank you for sharing. Congrats on being featured on homepage. Sara K
Borke Avatar
December 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Enjoyed it
Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:21 AM
'...fifty years of hell and bliss 'til one of them is dead,' WOW!! A brilliant way to end this well structured piece with rich language and images. This reminds me of the poetry of Philip Larkin... (I think you would like him.) Love, Keith
White Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 10:49 AM
I shall have to check him out. Thank you Keith
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