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ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

0 posted 2016-03-27 06:03 AM

Came home just the other day
Found a note from my wife she left today
She found a new life in the fast lane of her mind.
So I thought well here I am
Things didn't work out the way she planned
Looks like I'm gonna be stuck with some extra time.

There's a golf course down the street
Where all the boys from the office meet
Might stay late at the local bar
Dear God life can be hard!
.
Can say what I want just for the thrill
Of not making somebody ill
Hope I find a solution to love gone astray
No music too loud weather's not cold
I'm livin in a space where experience grows
I'll do what I can to make the memories fade away

Brand new truck would help a lot
Help me get over such a terrible loss
Big screen TV might heal my heart
Dear God life can be hard!

Caught up in a single man's space
I must remember there's a new world to face
There's a girl at the office askin me out for a drink
I know she can help explain
Why a change will ease the pain
I gotta learn what to do with this extra time to think.

I got a few beer in the fridge
Tryin to deal with this scrape I'm in
Gonna go fishin by the ol sandbar
Dear God life can be hard!

Oh dear God life can be hard......! Yep life can be hard!

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2016-03-27 09:34 AM

Heh.Heh Loved this tongue-in cheek write, Eric. Since I live alone I understand and applaud each and every line.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

2 posted 2016-03-27 05:33 PM

Thanks Jerry
Just a little humour.
Thanks for the read and the comment.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

3 posted 2016-03-29 08:54 AM

Good one Eric!
This one is where the guy is takin' it pretty well all things considered. I can't even imagine starting over again (again), just the thought makes me woozy. ~L

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

4 posted 2016-03-29 02:48 PM

Lori
I know what you mean. It's a tough change and one that doesn't work well most of the time.
This is just a little fun song about a guy that wasn't quite so attached to his significant other.

Thanks for the read and comment.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

5 posted 2016-03-30 12:43 PM

nice writing...yes life goes up and down...make the best choices you can
and help it get better...james

Ari Squire
Member
Posts 488
In The Phallus Lane

6 posted 2016-04-13 10:16 PM

Mellow, gravy-smooth writing.

More feelings and fewer words please

Cari
Member
Posts 411
Englnand

7 posted 2016-04-14 08:23 AM

I missed this when it was first posted, my misfortune. I like how you have in the text a twist of sarcasm, nice touch. One tip, watch your alcohol content in the bar, it does tend to make you maudlin about your broken relationship leaving your mates mouthing a few mumbled platitudes before moving away, but I expect you know that already.

Nice piece and I’ve got a hunch that you will handle the situation better than most will.

Cari.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

8 posted 2016-04-14 11:38 AM

You have mentioned quite a few strategies here to cope with the situation, dear Ethome. And that is a positive outlook no doubt. How many actually dream of such a "hard" life??? I fear the percentage of mismatched people is rather high.

I enjoyed your captivating song which brings smiles in an otherwise complicated state of things.

Love,
Margherita

"Forget every touch or sound that did not teach you how to dance."
(Rumi)

EmmaRose
Senior Member

since 2011-03-02

Posts 1376
Midwest

9 posted 2016-04-14 02:54 PM

Sends a shiver down my spine, glad it ain't me

done with both humor and wisdom

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

10 posted 2016-05-10 03:35 PM

Don't I know it. Well penned good poet.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

11 posted 2016-05-11 11:53 PM

Revisit...yes sometimes life is hard...we get
ourselves in trouble when we think too much on that...james

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

12 posted 2016-05-12 12:46 PM

after a breaking storm, always better to have humor, bice reading

yann

Pete_W
Member
Posts 185
Scotland (UK)

13 posted 2016-05-15 05:57 PM

Been back to this several times, a fine balance between fun and some poignancy in the distractions used to avoid thinking about the situation. Enjoyed the many reads. Thanks.
Pete

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

14 posted 2016-06-29 11:13 AM

I remember this pain well...and trying so hard to concentrate on anything else but the hurt....
so good to read you again...
sending hugs

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

15 posted 2016-06-29 05:19 PM

Thanks James I appreciate the candid comment.

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

16 posted 2016-06-29 05:30 PM

Thanks Art I like the gravy-smooth comment, got chuckle out of it actually.

Thanks Cari for that great response, and sarcasm or not I will watch my alcohol consumption!

Margherita I have to agree I think the percentage of mismatched couples is very high but we don't work as hard at a lover's union now days as we used to.
I always appreciate your lovely comments!
This really is just meant to be fun I don't condone jumping from relationship to relationship, not many winners and if there's kids it's definitely never good although many people will try to make excuses for themself to support their decision.

Thank you Emma and I'm glad it's not you just as you state it. Just creating a little diversion.

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

17 posted 2016-06-29 05:59 PM

Thanks Blues! Yeah I think most people know it.

James thanks for the revisit, and you're right don't dwell on it.

Thanks Yann, sometimes working it out during a breaking storm will make things a little more solid. Glad you enjoyed the read.

Thanks Pete, I think you summed it up very well, I appreciate the comment.

Thanks Lee, I hope you're over the pain now and the bad memories are fading back into the storage area of your mind.
THanks for the hugs too! Much appreciated!

true love never looks after it's own interests

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