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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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When I was getting married, I had several bridal showers. At each one, some games were played To wile away the hours. One had the married ladies Offering the bride advice. The marriage was a big mistake, But their words still seem quite wise. Old-fashioned suggestions they are From women used to strife Who knew what aided their struggles To be a fine mate and good wife. Don't go to sleep on anger Or part on words of ire. Treat each other with respect And you'll keep passion's fire. Don't "trash" your mate to others For when your temper's through They'll remember you married a moron (And that reflects badly on you!) Don't criticize in public - Those words are for his ears alone, But when your man deserves praising Tell all! Telegraph! Telephone! With him more than with any other Remember the Golden Rule. Your job is to be his partner Not to make him feel like a fool. God created Eve from a rib bone So that woman should stand at man's side But when treated well, a husband makes A pedestal for his bride. Your life is something you must build Carefully, brick by brick With love as the mortar to hold you Together through thin and thick. Make prayer a part of your marriage For if you give thanks every night You'll cherish this gift God has given In sending you "Mr. Right." [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 02-24-2000).] |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
Got me smiling with this one! Such wise words of wisdom, for ANY relationship, married or not. I will print this one out, as I know many who should heed this well-worded advice. Good Job! |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
yep very wise words....great poem too  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you, January Flowers! I'm glad you liked it! *S* And thank you also, Corazon. I appreciate you both reading and commenting! *S* |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Boy, are there some pearls of wisdom here! Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if someone could follow them??? Great writing, Suthern |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Words of wisdom, Suthern! Wonderful poem! Denise |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Balladeer: But... but... but.... just think of all the repercussions. *G* If we actually treated each other with mutual respect, many of our family law courts would be gathering dust instead of overloaded dockets. *G* Thank you, Balladeer and Denise... I'd about decided I'd laid a great big egg with this one... I appreciate your comments to the contrary. *G* |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Suthern these are words to live by! Sometimes I forget to do that. But more often than not, I give thanks for mine. I may write in anger at times, but I am thankful. When God is at the head of a marriage I think you're right, the courts would start collecting dust. I'm all for that! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I agree ... wonderful words of wisdom No 'layed egg' here , my dear Great piece suthern ! |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Very wise Suthern, a wonderful poem |
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Compgirl Member
since 2000-02-19
Posts 85USA |
This was my thought and smile of my day.  ) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you very much, WhtDove, Pepper, and Whiskey... And Compgirl: Knowing I gave you a smile has put one on my face! Thank you all! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Suthern: Brilliant, now how about I print that out and ask the next man in my life to sign it...*g* with blood...ROFL HUSG Ouvrir mon coeur et âme |
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cjs9853 Junior Member
since 1999-11-26
Posts 44smyrna, tn usa. |
Beautiful wonderful poem.I am very thankful.Wouldn't it be wonderful if people read this before getting married No rainbowgirl your day will come Good things come to good people right suthern |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
This has a lot of trues written Well done dear suthern The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Such wise words....but sometimes we can do all that and it still doesn't work...that's the mystery of life I guess |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Belle - This is one fantastic poem! It has so much wisdom. I especially agree with the advice about trashing a mate. I've heard other men do that, and it always lowers them several notches in my eyes. Lorelei has a huge lifetime responsibility - to make me happy (as I have for her). To trash her would be the worst form of betrayal for all the hard work she's already done. If I betrayed her for that, could anybody else ever trust me? Its not always paradise in our home, but that's because I'm so stupid at times. The good Lord knows that Lorelei gives 100% to making us both happy. geesh - you really got me gong with this poem, lil Belle. The true mark of a great poem - does it touch people? Yep - yours did. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you very much RG, Carol, & Helmut! *S* Hoot: It would be nice if there were guarantees... give your best efforts and they'll be rewarded... but love doesn't give those more than any other part of life does. *S* LJA: Silly sailor. *S* We've already nominated Lor for sainthood just for putting up with you... so you wouldn't dare trash her to any of us! LOL. Thanks, dearie... as for making you think... I guess that was the purpose of the game as much as the advice was. *S* I remember my aunt talking about the trashing... she gave a sly glance at my grandmother when she said that she'd run home to mama exactly once... and it taken another 10 years to convince her mother that she hadn't married a dog after all. *G* My mother was dead by then... but I got the point! *S* |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
You don't write much Auntie but it's always very worth the read ... Superb ! ... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you, sweet froggie... smooch! *S* |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Sweet froggie? Frog legs are sweet?...Short? I think he's a French dip! LOL...nice poem though? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toe!!! Thank you, sweetie!!! (Now see, I KNOW you're sweet... I'm just going by the frog's publicity. *G*) |
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