Marriage Is....... [aspects Of Marriage; Some Personal Thoughts From A Three-Time 'Loser'] Poem by Bri Edwards

Marriage Is....... [aspects Of Marriage; Some Personal Thoughts From A Three-Time 'Loser']

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I’m a man who likes marriage, though it doesn’t always like me.
I’m in my fourth (three divorces): may be my last; we’ll see.

Marriage is a tumble. Sometimes I stumble, may even have rumble.
Marriage could be better were both spouses more humble.

It’s a joining of bodies and souls confronting each day
and confronting each other, at rest, and at work, and at play,
with thoughts, emotions, words (or not) , and activities....
varying according to each partner’s proclivities.

It’s sharing life between two people, for “better or worse”,
and often sharing meals, and bedroom, and bathroom, and even “purse”.
Kids or pets, added to marriage, may give it needed zest,
but may also be problematic, like problems on a test.

A mix of emotional and material desires
will sometimes fan OR dowse two people’s nuptial fires.
And though it may be convenient to just say marriage is “love-driven”,
I suggest you can also say at times: “I’m sorry”, and “You are forgiven”.

(March 2010)

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
I'll never be the 'perfect' husband nor will i find the 'perfect' wife. i think those are perhaps characters of fairy tales or tv/movies.....and then not very often. over five years finished with my latest, with mixed reviews. it's been interesting!
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Xelam Kan™ 08 September 2013

Hahahaha what a poem this is..... I remember Socrates said that get marry by all means, if you get good wife you are blessed and if you have bad wife, you will become a philosopher........ Now tell us Mr bri. What are you? A blessed one or a philosopher....

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Alookh (matin) 18 September 2013

ha ha ha haaaaaaaaa! ! ! ! ! ooooh! it was a real fun! ! u ARE a real risk taker man.....; D oh! my God! i did enjoy reading this poem! ! ! ! ....u mix the realities with fun and it makes ur poem much more effective! ! ! .....well done dear Bri! ! ; D p.s i have no idea about marriage...is it necessary for life? ? ...mm....i doubt!

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Valsa George 09 September 2013

Bri... You are a limit! So very funny.... will make anyone laugh... I often thought that if people have a sense of humour... they won't be 'itchy' and that their relationships will be enduring... but now I understand that I am sadly mistaken! Marriage is not an easy game... it requires mammoth levels of tolerance to keep it going! |

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Alec Latha 10 September 2013

a mammoth in summer seoson. ish you are just, what a poem. a poet will never be out of word but here iam out of marrg door scared and wanting to come in and share

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Ellias Anderson Jr. 12 September 2013

i have a long way to pass as i told you bri. May God help me. Matrimony requires patient. And also a two sides understanding. But thats a nice experience! Very good.

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Bharati Nayak 27 September 2016

Wondering- - - - What aspect you have forgotten to tell - -

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Daniel Brick 14 June 2014

In spite of your familiar, delightful jocular tone, there is a lot of plain wisdom in this poem. You emphasize several times that marriage involves negotiations over such things as money, pastimes, duties, etc. And there is an overall sense of respect for your partner or there will be negative results. I'm divorced but I don't consider my a loser. I took that marriage as far as it could go - If I hadn't broken off the marriage, it would have broken me. Hey, I could write a poem on this. Your mix of truth and humor in this one inspires to do something!

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Clarence Prince 06 November 2013

A real good ending, Bri! I suggest you can also say at times: I'm sorry and You are forgiven. And, since it was for better or worse most marriages are still in tack! Well done!

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Roseann Shawiak 12 October 2013

Great write. Absolutely loved this poem - so true! This year was our 37th year of marriage and we're still going strong. We're best friends and totally honest with one another about everything. We never let the sun set on our anger. We're total opposites and that can be fun or difficult, but compromise is the word. You're correct about marriage being for better or worse, we've been through both. Kids and pets are an added joy - most of the time. Forgiveness is always instant, there's no sense in being mad, it takes away the joy in life.

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Roseann Shawiak 12 October 2013

Great write. Absolutely loved this poem - so true! This year was our 37th year of marriage and we're still going strong. We're best friends and totally honest with one another about everything. We never let the sun set on our anger. We're total opposites and that can be fun or difficult, but compromise is the word. You're correct about marriage being for better or worse, we've been through both. Kids and pets are an added joy - most of the time. Forgiveness is always instant, there's no sense in being mad, it takes away the joy in life.

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