Single Again Poem by Belle Wassermeister
Single Again
Sometimes he forgot that he was married,
and suddenly, he wasn't any more.
There's only just so much a wife can take,
so finally she showed him to the door.
Divorce was not required, for he had
a wife already, living there in France.
Annulment came quite quickly from the court,
and she had thought that this had been her chance
for perfect love and happiness to last,
but sadly learned that it's not safe to trust.
We dream of handsome knights in shining armor,
until we see that armor turned to rust.
(cont.) Of course I've always neglected to do such, including before I got married for the FOURTH time. I WON'T argue if 'you' call me a fool. But THIS up & down marriage has lasted the longest of 4. : ) bri
stanza 3: No, it's not COMPLETELY 'safe' to ALWAYS 'trust', anyone or anything, BUT....I say 'try to use common sense, hire a 'private eye' and do a 'background check' on people you plan to live with! ! ! ! (cont.) '
stanza! : I've had two wives 'show me the door', and I say: 'Adios, it's NOT been a pleasure.' I'VE 'shown one the door' and kicked her her 'for good measure'. (cont.)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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I'm sorry about that Well... good poem
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