Women! Poem by Walter Krijthe

all women are cruel
that's a fact of life
they first feed you gruel
then become your wife

the time inbetween
is possibly worse
a girl as a teen
is mother earth's curse

oh sure, they look great
and seem oh so sweet
they're willing to mate
to make us compete

as wives they control
all aspects of life
and their only role
is to cause us strife

so men, while you live
please try to behave
she'll take and you'll give
well beyond your grave

(note: this poem is totally fictional and not based on personal experience)