MB Farookh Poet Rhyme

Wife Precious

This is the wife’s rejoinder to my earlier post – HUSBAND. Of course, both are written with male and female perspectives and are a figment of my imagination.



I thought I married a scrupulous, true gentleman,
how did he ever become a sly, conniving ‘yes’ man?

When did he ever buy me a real precious stone?
All he does is buy the cheapest American clone

My husband believes he’s as funny as they come 
I humour him all along, in front of his adoring mom

He thinks he wears the proverbial pants at home
I let him be, as long as he is willing to stay home

Not that his company is preferable to that of women
Once outside, at women he’ll gawk, men will be men

All his show and admittance of love is just a farce 
Most men are narcissistic and selfish, love is scarce

I had expressed many a time my undying love for him
He says I am a good actor, and I should do well in a film
 
He’s romantic though, but always at the wrong time
His spirits, high during dinner, are out before bedtime

Let me say the most truthful thing ever, however
The truth that takes root, lasts in our heart forever

Neither man nor woman is complete in all aspects
Only together they can be complete in all respects


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Sara Kendrick December 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM Good ideas to put down from what you think is the woman's point of view. Congratulations on poem being featured on homepage. Way to go. Sara K

Darlene De Beaulieu March 19, 2024 at 10:59 AM Hello Alan Farookh, oh, this is not a happy marriage. it is obvious they are not suited for each other. he probably runs around. cheats on his wife. Your friend. Darlene Darlene De Beaulieu March 21, 2024 at 4:27 PM Hello Alan, this is so sad. they can find someone better suited for each other to have a better life. Your friend /Darlene/ MB Farookh March 19, 2024 at 3:26 PM Thank you once again, Darlene. Both have their weaknesses. Yet both want to cling to each other. Some people revel in a chaotic married life. Blessings to you!