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jwesley
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0 posted 2002-06-04 08:21 PM


(not exactly a poem I guess; it stems from something I over heard in a grocery line and something my wife said about being "cute" -  hope you like it.)


Perspective
.
.
I often wonder
if a man's perspective
really counts for anything.

Case in point: My husband.

For such a narrow-minded individual
he thinks he knows and understands
everything.

Take women for instance:

Yep, that's it, especially what he knows about me
after twenty-five years of matrimonial-bliss;
bliss?? I wonder.

He has been faithful - so far as I know,
he has provided most of the income -
through no fault of mine,
he has given me four strapping, intelligent children -
to hear him talk I had no part in it,
and he has stayed with me for twenty-five years -
which is no small thing for a man these days,
but does he cook? Clean house? Do dishes or laundry?

Don't kid yourself!

Say the word sex and he's automatically in rut;
say the word love and he's going fishing.
Not that I think he doesn't love me, mind you,
just the opposite - I know he does,
but his perspective is, there is a time and place
to say and show such things, and even then,
the lights are out and he wishes I wouldn't be
so wild and crazy.

Wild and crazy?
.
.

Food.

Now there's a subject close to his heart.
There are no inhibitions when it comes to food.
Anything, anytime, anywhere…and lord knows,
the amount he eats would feed Los Angeles for a week.
His view is, you never know when the hammer's gonna fall.
I'm still not sure what he means by that, but then,
I don't know what he means with half the things he says,
and between you and me, I'm not sure he does either.

And of course, any sport is wonderful
if women aren't involved.
"If god wanted women to play sports
he'd given them ice skates for feet,
gloves for hands, helmets for hair,
and they'd bounce basketballs on  their knees
instead of children - and he sure as heck
wouldn't have given them honkers."

Honkers?  Not that my ears have ever heard!

But back to a man's perspective.

Shoes. I have a pair of shoes for every day of the week.
A pair for every occasion.
A pair for formal wear and a pair for leisure wear.
A pair for yard work (yep I do yard work but he doesn't do housework…hmmm),
and a pair for flopping around in…you know, thongs.
I have four pairs of shoes - a pair of heels, a pair of flats, tennies, and thongs.
But I buy too many shoes -
"I only need one pair and bare feet" says he, who owns five by the way,
excluding his boots, golf shoes, and waders.
"Those aren't  shoes - they're necessities!"

Perspective.

I have a dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer,
and other "leisure" items, like, a coffee-maker, toaster,
juicer and such.

He has "working" implements like a riding lawn mower,
a motorized week-wacker, and air blower; an air compressor
for his air-powered tools (necessities) that match his electric-
powered tools (more necessities).

If I do find time after using all my "leisure" items to do quilting,
or crafting, needle work, or when the kids where still in school,
help them with homework and attend school functions,
I was being "cute".

Cute?

But he works.  Whether he's browsing the internet,
building birdhouses for the birds we don't have,
or sitting in "his" garage drinking a beer, he's working.
There is nothing "cute" about his "work."

Perspective.  

It's all in one's viewpoint I guess.

But so help me, the next time he says I'm being "cute",
I'm going to knock his perspective
right between the eyes!


(c) may 2002
wesley james beard, jr.



[This message has been edited by jwesley (06-04-2002 08:46 PM).]

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Martie
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1 posted 2002-06-04 08:43 PM


Jimmy

I loved it...that all...just loved it!  Thanks!

catalinamoon
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2 posted 2002-06-04 08:55 PM


haha,that was fun!
Sandra

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3 posted 2002-06-05 01:24 PM


Yep, it was a fun read, you charming scoundrel!

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

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4 posted 2002-06-05 02:13 PM


Jimmy,  I don't remember you getting an
interview with my wife and then writing
down all of her thoughts...

Well,  for the record...

I do windows,  I do floors
I do garbage and I do doors.
Carpets clean is my specialty
and dishes are done so easily

Windows, blinds, tubs and sinks
Toilets, trash, things that stinks
Beds and breakfast on the sly
Is there more, oh me,  oh my!

Do the bills,  count the cash
occasional frills,  got a rash
Keep the hot tub clean and clear
For that moment,  Yes, coming dear...

I have my garage for necessities
and she has the house and teevees
I have the yard to trim the grass
she has the wine,  the chilled glass

So, if I think it is too much
I just go in and stomp and pound
Cause I know that I am the boss
that is why she keeps me around!

[This message has been edited by Magnus (06-05-2002 02:15 PM).]

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5 posted 2002-06-05 03:18 PM




(giggles in delight) Oh Jimmy, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I just love the way you think, I think you've said a woman's perspective so well here! (big hugggsssssss) This is delightful, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jimmy, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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6 posted 2002-06-05 03:19 PM


I cannot see where women need so many shoes, and this post here is coming from a woman So I guess it is all in one's perspective...I am not a typical woman, I guess, and maybe that's why I ain't gettin' married...mmmmm?

and I love Barry's reply too! You guys are great!

jwesley
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7 posted 2002-06-05 07:26 PM


Hey, I loved Barry's too...(we used to have a name for people like he wrote of...) and thanks to all for the read and especially taking time to say you did...and I had an Uncle that fit that mold to a tee...he's dead now, she's still alive and kickin'...looking for a husband...Barry...hee, hee.

jwesley

[This message has been edited by jwesley (06-05-2002 07:28 PM).]

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