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Topic: POETRY CHALLENGE - Romance (12/06/04)

TITLE: The Key to Another Anniversary
By Casey Overbeek
12/06/04

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(me:)
Poetry is not my style.
I’ll have to sit and think awhile.
But, yikes! The topic is romance.
All by myself I stand no chance.

But since the challenge for this week
Is poetry, some help I’ll seek.
Consult the wife; the expert here.
I’ll say to her, “Please help me, dear.”

(her:)
Take the challenge, be a sport!
It doesn’t matter if it’s short.
Besides, a lesson one or two
On romancing is good for you.

Chivalry’s the place to start.
Listen caref’lly, do your part.
Hold the door and please take note:
I’d love it if you’d take my coat.

Pull my chair, not like a handle.
Sit me down and light a candle.
Let me always see your smile
And do surprise me once a while.

And you should know that I love roses.
They say, “I love you,” in large doses.
A lady’s secret; hear her wishes:
Sometimes it’s just some help with dishes.

Every mother needs a break.
Give it to her, what’s it take?
If Susie’s crying, please just wipe her.
Maybe even change her diaper.

(me:)
Hey, men out there, what do you think?
Is what she says the missing link?
To golden anniversaries
Which nowadays have seemed to cease?

If we, as men, take time to nourish,
Love her dearly, moments cherish!
Who knows, but that our children see
Another anniversary.


Member Comments
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Kenny Paul Clarkson12/13/04
Good advice, but I may have to give some serious consideration to the diaper thing.

Great poem!
WENDY DECKER12/13/04
Very sweet and creative poem. I loved it.
Diane Johnson12/13/04
Casey, I still have a smile on my face! Great poem :)
Norma OGrady12/13/04
wonderful poem...Bravo
Yeshua bless you through this christmas season and have a "HAPPY NEW YEAR 2005"
lovingly Norma
Tesiri Moweta12/13/04
Nice work! Very impressive. I agree to with you on the key to another anniversary.Great advise for men indeed!
Jodi Hodge12/13/04
I'm going to let my husband read this. Very creative, loved the input from the wife. Way to go!
Debbie OConnor12/13/04
Excellent! Absolutely delightful. Your wife knows what she's talking about.
Joyce Poet12/13/04
Shame on K.P.C.! EVERY man ought to have the wonderful privelege of changing a diaper... or a thousand. Yep... listen to that wife's advice and you'll see many, many anniversaries! Listen to God's advice, and you're liable to see an eternity full of them!
Tammy McConnell12/13/04
Great poem. I loved the interaction with your wife. Makes the reader understand that you're coming from the heart. Great job!
Casey Overbeek12/13/04
Thank you for all the kind words and encouragement. Believe it or not it's what a new writer needs. As far as the input to this poem... (we're still happily married) Let me just say that my daughter (11) came up with the title
Delores McCarter12/14/04
Very creative! I love it!
Marcell Billinghurst12/14/04
A lovely insightful poem. One all men should reads and put into practice. Yes This is the key to a long and lasting marriage. God bless you.
David Stewart12/14/04
This is very good. I really enjoyed reading it.
Merry Christmas.
Linda Germain 12/15/04
Listen to your wife. She is a pretty smart cookie! Adorable poem. I loved it.
MILENA ASSENOVA12/16/04
this is a great poem very creative and very true. strong message and very inspiring advice to men. i'll definately pass this for my partner to read. thanks for sharing.
merry christmas and happy new year!
God Bless
Deborah Porter 12/24/04
Hi Casey! Congratulations on your third place win. I thought your poem was delightful when I first read it and am very glad it made it into the winner's circle. Just checking to make sure that you are happy for us to use it in FaithWriters' Magazine in February (that's one of the "prizes" for this challenge). Could you let me know by e-mail at debporter@breathfreshair.org Thanks for that. Love, Deb
Monique Fox12/28/04
Please stop by and join "Poetry and Poets of God": http://groups.yahoo.com/group/poetryandpoetsofgod


   
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