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Mike
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since 1999-06-19

Posts 2462

0 posted 2000-02-21 05:54 PM

I do not want a perfect wife,
...a buxom Barbie doll,
I'll take my mate with hint of strife,
...who yells when I don't call.

When first wakes up, can be a grouch,
...can give the evil eye,
When she's irate, I get the couch,
...I oft' times wonder why.

She can burn a scrambled egg,
...and likes to have her way,
I often think she likes to beg,
...to get my hard earned pay.

But late at night, when she's asleep,
...I gaze upon her there,
I know down deep, that I will keep,
...her in my heart for e'er.

When I'm in trouble she's nearby,
...to be there by my side,
I know for me that she would die,
...together we have cried.

The more I think upon my life,
...my not so perfect wife,
Notwithstanding, occasional strife,
...I have a perfect wife.

Sheesh.. she would have to be to put up with me.

Martie

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

1 posted 2000-02-21 06:03 PM

Tim, this is so sweet and heartfelt and real--like life--This kind of love is so wonderful and I'm so glad you have it. Super poem!!

devina
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since 1999-10-28

Posts 3539
Cali

2 posted 2000-02-21 06:04 PM

This is sweet Mike...and right down to the truth MR!!!! You let her read this, and I'll bet anything you don't get the couch tonight!!!

Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...

Severn
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-17

Posts 7704

3 posted 2000-02-21 06:32 PM

I like it!

None of us can escape that reality and I think it can be beautiful - must be to produce such a great poem.

'Writing sharpens life;
life enriches writing'
Sylvia Plath

HelmutB
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since 2000-01-06

Posts 964
Canada

4 posted 2000-02-21 06:36 PM

I was sitting at work today and thought about this too
Now I did not post mine yet because your's for me will do
I find your's is even better.
Very nice

The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools.

Marilyn
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since 1999-09-26

Posts 2621
Ontario, Canada

5 posted 2000-02-21 06:44 PM

Bravo Tim....perfection in poetry and what a perfect mate you have. For all the faults and disagreements in the world, the one to be there and truely care is what we really need. Wise words my friend.

Corazon
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 1209

6 posted 2000-02-21 07:14 PM

like this, this is what marriage is about...the deep down stuff....

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

7 posted 2000-02-21 10:14 PM

Nobody is perfect. Since you both realize that you will have a marriage that lasts! Excellent poem, Mike!!

Denise

Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27

Posts 3263

8 posted 2000-02-21 10:18 PM

Clever, sweet, and very nicely written.

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

9 posted 2000-02-22 09:30 AM

I love this!!! *S* Well done... and congratulations!

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

10 posted 2000-02-22 10:13 AM

You know the sweetness of this just brought tears to my eyes. How wonderful, I hope you've shown it to her?

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There's only two ways you can go...
One way you can save your riches,
And the other will save your soul.
Rich Mullins

Rex Allen McCoy
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since 2000-01-30

Posts 2863
Sippin a Timmy's in London

11 posted 2000-02-22 11:20 AM

I agree completely Mike ...
I cannot go through life trying to be the perfect husband and role model ... I need to live my life as 'me'
wy wife and kids seem to be able to live with that ... I expect no more from them
we don't paint any pictures ... we just love each other for what we are and try to be aware of each others feelings

Rex}<{{{{o>

January Flowers
Member

since 2000-02-01

Posts 209
South Carolina

12 posted 2000-02-22 12:09 PM

I read this as one of the most
sincere,
honest
and loving
tributes to a "better" half.
I hope that your wife received it as such.
It is not that we find the "perfect" partner,
but one with whom we are accepting of their "imperfections".
That is love...unconditional acceptance of someone,
including things that are not always
stereotypically desirable.

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

13 posted 2000-02-22 12:21 PM

Very well written piece. Always liked the idea of writing a list of all the qualities we want in a mate, then going over it to see which ones we , ourselves have developed first. It's a sad marriage when one cannot ever excuse the other or accept anything less than perfection. I'm sure yours carries a sense of humor too, to ease the rough spots.

Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

14 posted 2000-02-22 01:01 PM

Alright, what a lovely tribute!

Corinne

Gadget28
Junior Member

since 2000-02-21

Posts 33
Miami, Florida United States

15 posted 2000-02-22 02:18 PM

This was truly something! I sent it to my father and it gave him something to think about, it was beautiful!

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