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The Internet Poet's Wife
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The Internet Poet's Wife |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA 
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(If you want the other side of the story, of the Poem by me, called IN TROUBLE PLENTY--This is a poem which that same domestic squabble inspired, but actually written by my wife, which in no way claims to be a Poet, but has done an admirable job here- even if I am the jerk to whom she is referring. And now you know,---THE REST OF THE STORY......) By My WIFE, LINDA S. WHITE We used to just sit and talk, And sometimes we'd hold hands and walk. That was before the internet life, Now our marriage is filled with strife! Now he's in an internet poetic fog, And I just want him to feed the dog. He frames poems with birthday wishes, I just wish he would help with dishes. He sits e-mailing for hours and hours, Whatever happened to sending flowers? I have framed poems on all the walls, And I just hate those voice-mail calls. He types and e-mails up into the night, In the morning he looks such a fright. He internets for hours by the clocks, I just wish he would pick up his socks. He has no time for huggin'and kissin', He thinks his mail he'll be missin'! He used to say I made him complete, With this computer stuff I can't compete. The love life has gone down the drain, But finding someone new, is such a pain!! So I think I'll sit him down and explain, I was so much happier before the internet came! You say, "What if that doesn't seem to work?" I can always beat the #%#* out of the jerk!! (Aah...I knew he would see it my way!!) |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
LOL Linda....nice going here LOL Does it help to tell you he'll get less adicted after a while ? No huh ? Well, have it your way then...OUCH  Hugs  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Uh-oh. You just reminded me. I've got dishes in the sink, and laundry to fold, and--well maybe just one more hour... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Flowers! That's a good idea! There must be a website for flowers......... |
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SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Linda, LOL! This is great! Unplug the computer! This coming from a Passions junkie! Ha! Great job!  -SEA |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So that's how it looks from the other's perspective! What an eye opener! Great poem Linda!! I, like David, spend too much time on the internet. But the time really does just fly on by! It really does. It is so easy to lose our perspective, forget the important things in life. I think I will start spending a bit more time with my hubby, as David will now be spending more time with you. Oh, and David, as Balladeer said, they do have sites for sending flowers!!  Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I tried to reply to this already but it timed me out. I bet my husband can relate to this. I spend a lot of time on here. It can be frustrating! Though if it helps any, he uplifts us much in spiritual work. Time sure does fly when you're on. Join in won't ya? hehe <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
 A poem my husband would agree with for sure. |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
LOL. You Go Girl. Job well done Linda... I have an idea for you why not Internet for two... Sending notes like in High School, but this time not holding back for rules!!... Much spice it may entice... Maybe more then once or twice  If I had my way.. my Ed would write me Everyday!! Cause my dear there is no doubt about it.. Its tough for us junkies to kick the Internet habit! If with pen in hand I've made you think I've not wasted one drop of ink Vlh. visit my site~ http://www.hsanet.net/user/dkm/hellomy.htm |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
I promise NOT to let my husband read this. LOL He just doesn't understaaaaaaand!!! I'm an addict, plain and simple. (and proud of it) There! hmmmmmmm, I wonder if I'm in denial too? Naaaaaaww!!!! Loved the poem, btw. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Linda! This is great! But be careful..you too can become addicted! |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This site impaticular is an addiction all it's own...but I do feel for your wife...maybe she'll just have to beat ya senseless!!!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
ROFL...sounds like someone needs to figure out where HIS priorities lay |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
OK David, just don't get a tattoo that reads "This body best viewed with Netscape Navigator 1.1 or higher." LoL....hmmm, though it may just be me, but when I turn my computer off it always feels as if I just pulled the plug on a loved one LMAO....but no Im not addicted either! hey Linda, want to know a secret? shhhhh if you ever find a split second he isnt on, disconnect one of the wires and hide it somewhere and make him do what you want him to before you give it back hehe...it works! Great poem! and David....we still love ya anyways LoL, but pick up those socks already geeez boy, I can smell it from here *grin* LoL Just be glad I'm not your child! *evil grin* |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If you want to send him notes, or if perchance to see what he wrote, why, get a computer for you, too, and see his side from his view! Cute stuff - my husband would relate!!! Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Really, Linda - LOL - If you can't beat 'em, consider joining him... Just sit across the room, and message him from there - there are even some really good "real time" voice communication programs out there - I can just see it now...   [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 02-07-2000).] |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Very cute poem, sounds like something my husband would relate to me, though he is immersed in the T.V. |
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monique Member
since 2000-02-03
Posts 369Louisiana |
Hi, The title caught my eyes And I am trying not to spend too much time on the poetry site so my husband won't think I don't love him no more. But you see I have this need to feed my hunger for more poem à la mode. Love it! Love it! monique [This message has been edited by monique (edited 02-07-2000).] |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Thank you all for pacifying my wife, and offering her some advice--Let me tell you, she's not all that gullible--but thanks for trying anyway. At least we are still together. But I don't know at this point if she is going to insist I get a divorce from the internet or not! |
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