Locked Up
Years have waned since I’ve had a date
Now I fear, it’s become too late
I’ve fixed myself on a simple life
With renegade thoughts of being a wife
I favor the remote placed in my hand
I prefer to do what I have planned
I enjoy my solace with peace of mind
I stay clear of folks, the menacing kind
I have friends galore, a goddess group too
I’m never bored or without things to do
I’ll admit I’m slower, not always well
I harbor my heart in a protective shell
I’m no longer willing to heed demands
Of an obstinate lover who barks commands
It’s not lonely or lavish to be on my own
No one to dictate, no one to condone
There’s joy, quiet, contentment abound
But I confess, I like a handyman around
It’s not contempt that you hear in my poem
I just desire being single with the kids in my home
But if a man were to giggle in sync with my voice
I just may weaken, reconsider my choice
When I observe many couples it's really quite rare
To see the bliss that I feel within that pair
Seriously though, it's not up for debate
I'm simply not interested in finding a mate
14 comments:
I'm with you 100%! I so enjoy being on my own and the thought of sharing my space with anyone other than my computer terrifies me! . Lovely poem and one I can identify with.O
I love your poem. Only for me, the last line would be, "I really AM interested in finding a mate!"
I am pretty comfortable with myself. I am a space kind of person. I hate giving it up..
For many years that was me, too. Then I met HB and the rest is history! But there's something to be said for being on your own and having all that freedom. Thank goodness HB isn't "controlling"...he understands I have to be me.
this poem is so cute! I hope a strapping giggley handyman comes to your door someday and sways you! hugs and kisses!
Perfect!
I am in complete agreement with you in my own life.
Oh, how I agree with you! It's a good life...Now, I couldn't imagine it any other way. But there was a time...:)
Your life sounds terrific. It's not necessarily good for everyone to be married. I was like you 4yrs ago and yet here I am married. Just make sure you're happy and BTW there are some great guys out there.
XXOO
I agree too. I like my husband a great deal and we've had 44 years of mostly bliss, but if he died I'm just too lazy to do that much work again. Simple as that!
You never know what life will bring, but happiness and contentment in the here & now is a true blessing. Peace & love to you dear Sherrie, xx, JP/deb
I thought this was brilliant!! You are content within yourself...this is a good thing...and then who knows what the future holds but you are not being "bound" by that!
I love this poem because it shows independence, strength and emotion clearly.
Penelope Anne
http://wannabeawritersomeday.blogspot.com/2008/01/sunday-scribblings-date.html
I completely identify! I'm remarried (we both have kids who live with us) and I sometimes wonder if I did the right thing, though I love my husband. I miss my independence! I cherished it. I really liked your poem!
OH AMEN ON THIS ONE!!!!!!!!
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!
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