Ode to an Ex-Wife

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I think that I know why you’re all so confused.

You’re afraid of the thought you’ll be sexually used.

 

You want so damned much to be hotly desired

But then when we crave you, you tell us you’re tired.

 

When intensely desired you begin to complain,

You just don’t feel loved. It’s all such a drain.

 

So I wish you the best in finding some dope,

Who is willing to walk the “husband’s tight rope”.

 

And I mean you no malice with that last wish,

Now I’ll pack up my s**t and then … I might fish.

 

 

 

 

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Reviews

[Linda Stinson]

Fish, baby fish. You know I will be jumping on this. Truth hit home in the second sentence. Why would an ex husband want to use the ex-wife? If he/she is an ex, they have been knocked down to the bottom of the list of importance. To most men, it is the not wanting to move on, the rut, the set in the way. The idea of having to find another woman, is not appealing to them at all. To a woman, it is the same trap as before. Why can't she dangle the merchandise like before. Look nice to him and not desire him. Afterall, if she still looks nice to him, she will really look nice to the populace. She may be opening his eyes to what now was important. Why can they not just be friends? Why can't they just start from scratch? A very new beginning is always an excellent choice. But once the bridge is crossed, burn it.

[LisetteCanWrite!]

I am not going to pick sides or bash here.. I love the flow, honesty and creativity... love sure is a struggle, this is your writing and possibly feelings. It is terrible when 2 people struggle and are not a "match" I will say and.. that can differ for everyone in the amount of time to figure it out.. people also change goals and desires more frequently I find .. I know this battle too well.. we sometimes try really hard to figure out the other party.. why? Women are complicated..men can be too.. Sometimes there is tremendous lust that comes with love.. for both sides this can be frustrating when things do not mesh but in the end it is not usually sex that destroys a marriage.. it's usually much more than that. I love your ending.. I am an avid fisherman (sorry fisherwoman just doesn't sound right)... can go out for 10 hours no problem and can relate to that part.. can be so peaceful .. thank you for sharing! =)

[Jillian]

Wow, cold. The anger and frustration comes through. In todays world of immediate gratification and non-stop sex appeal I do think this is the cause of a number of break ups. women feel a pressure to keep up in order to keep their men but then as a result feel resentment towards their partners and the reality of their relationship becomes clouded by insecurities. Well done.

[Winter McPherson]

LOL! Very humorous.......however.......I could've written the same thing to MY ex as well.

[Phibby Venable]

I like this very much! very fine..
I think you just have to like the person you marry, and love them. Or find a trade off! I gave race parties for my tough guy husband and he slowly read through my poetry! but we liked that about each other.

[Wildfleour]

Sounding a bit better, unless of course, the fishing is a similar metaphor like the one I used in a recent poem! :)

[SPINNING ON that dizzy ..]

Hmmmm..... I might just have to sit on the shore and think this one through.... I like the read of this and the sound of your reading it even better... almost in a limerick kind of be careful what you wish for tone....... haha.....

I might actually have the female side to this one.... seems like I said something like oh, don't make my make-up run crying over you ..... don't want to spoil the look......

is there such a thing as male angst....? would you admit to it...... haha my friend.....

Kath

[lovelyricalpoetry]

Hahaha! I love lyrical poetry, and I really enjoyed this one. Easy to read, nice flow. Nice touch of humor! Good job.

Ha ha awesome write.
I love the way you tell it in such few words,
-ST


p.s I love your username ^^

[Helena]

LOL, I thought this was an original write from you!
Great widget though..... and I just had a thought, you
obviously feel strongly about this otherwise you
wouldn't have posted this for us so....
how about channelling your own unique take on
"the husband's tightrope"! ........it would be very
interesting indeed!

~ Helena ;)

[Robert Francis Callaci]

Funny-and witty-Enjoyed this clever little piece of fun.


my warmest
bob