Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

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Terry
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Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

Post by Terry » Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:32 pm

It needs more than a polish!

The joys of Matrimony

In our first year of marriage my true love said to me,
that my bloods worth bottling – for I’m such a sweetie.
In our second year of marriage, she had threatened me the boot
and she reckons I’m as barmy as a bandicoot.

In our third year of marriage, she reckoned if I strayed
she’d be round like a rissole with a very sharp blade.
In our fourth year of marriage, I’ve gone deaf, so she said,
asks if my ears are painted on - or ignorant instead.

In our fifth year of Marriage, she’s as rude as can be,
and reckons that I’ve fallen out of an ugly tree.
In our last year of marriage, she could stand me no more,
warned me not to do a Melba - as she slammed the door.


©T.E. Piggott

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Re: Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

Post by Ron » Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:35 am

Good succinct use of the prompts there Terry.
I’m still chuckling!🤣
Cheers mate
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Re: Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

Post by DollyDot » Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:39 am

Good one Terry! Happens to a few of us. Ha! Ha!

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Re: Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

Post by Terry » Fri Nov 18, 2022 11:00 am

Thanks Ron & Dolly

This bit of nonsense comes from a bloke who's been happily married for 54 years.

Cheers

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Re: Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

Post by Maureen K Clifford » Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:13 pm

Works for me - excellent - you're a brave man :lol: :lol: :D but I have it on good authority that every word was written tongue in cheek.

well done Terry - you nailed it with that one :lol:
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Re: Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

Post by Terry » Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:37 pm

Thanks Maureen

The truth of the matter is that I'm a very spoilt and lucky bloke.

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Re: Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

Post by Catherine Lee » Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:43 pm

Excellent, Terry - you certainly had me smiling this morning! Really amusing - well done!

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Re: Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

Post by Terry » Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:52 pm

Thanks Catherine

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Re: Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

Post by Shelley Hansen » Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:11 pm

Good on you Terry! When you've been happily married for 54 years, you are allowed to take the mickey, just a bit! :D
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Re: Nov Homework 'The Joys Of Matrimony'

Post by Terry » Fri Dec 16, 2022 5:01 pm

Thanks Shelley

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