Marriage Philosophy Poem by Darwin Henry Beuning
Marriage Philosophy
When I was a young man in my twenties
I met a man at work who was twenty years
My senior.
During lunch one day, he explained to me
His marriage philosophy.
He stated that he was a weak person and
Only wanted to make the women
In his life happy.
But then, after two or three years
Of marriage he would get a divorce
Because he needed to find his own
Happiness.
Hank, I'd at least break this up into two or three stanzas to make it more poem-like. Otherwise, it's great and I give four stars. : )
I had a college professor who said 'Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution? ' Actually, I do. My wife and I have been married for almost 56 years.
Most of the people get disillusioned with marriage pretty quickly. Sad reality!
He should have talked to Bri Edwards for advice. Bri has only been married four times, and I think he has been with his latest wife for almost fifteen years.
Gee, 'Deacon', I just realized WHO 'you' are, so I now know how you know about my life. : ) bri
I DO think it is great for a mate to want contentment/happiness for her/his partner, but not at the expense of her/his contentment. I like the 'philosophy' here at the ending, and was pleasantly pleased and a bit amused. Good show! bri ;)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/6/2025 4:28:11 PM # 1.0.0
I don't haven't considered myself (in any of my four marriages) to be 'happy', but that doesn't bother me as long as I'm relatively 'contented'. I'm NOT unhappy (as a rule) .