- Non-Erotic Poetry
- Handyman and a Paycheck
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Click hereHandyman and a Paycheck
Not long ago
I’d pull in the drive
Happy to be home
Glad to be alive
Screen door’d slam
Sundress as your sheath
You’d hop in my arms
With nothin’ underneath
Nights of passion
Beginning to fade
New obligations
For family we’d made
But like a good captain
Goin down with a shipwreck
I’ll be here to the end
The handyman and a paycheck
Was it too much?
Happenin’ too soon?
You’d lay in the dark
And cry with the moon
The rent is due
That screen needs mendin’
I gave you my heart
Seems you were lendin’
You’re at the mall
I’m fixin the light
When I said, “I do.”
Did you mean I might?
But like a good captain
Goin down with a shipwreck
I’ll be here to the end
The handyman and a paycheck
- COMMENTS
LeBrozalmost 16 years agoThis poem was selected from Lit's archive of over 40,000 poems for inclusion in today's Archival Review.<br>
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AppleBiterover 18 years agoIt's sad that so many men feel that way in marriages. Your poem touched my heart . . . thank you.
Anonymousover 18 years agoHey E,
I loved the poem, hope you dont mind but I printed it off to see what kind of music I can put with it. Ill plunk around with guitar and keyboard to see how twangy I can make it! lol Just kidding! I truly love it and I know a special someone will too!
C
Anonymousover 18 years agoLilting rhythm...sadly poignant but i can't help but see that there is a silver lining to it all. another please?
