A few days ago, I wrote a post emphasizing the importance of keeping your wife happy. (See Post #540). This is particularly important if she is part of your retirement plan, as is my case. It doesn’t seem right that she is still working and I am not, but I’m five years older and benefit eligible, while she still seems to enjoy her career. We would both like more time together, especially when it comes to travel, but we also need to accumulate more retirement funds. Until that time, my daily challenge is to keep her from feeling any resentment against my freedom. I don’t want to be caught sleeping in later than she does or making more work for her around the house through my laziness. I want to be a supportive, helpful, loving companion for the rest of our lives. But first, I’ve got to get through these first five years of being selfishly retired, needing badly to improve on my domestic skills. 

Most of the time when I write my silly brand of poetry, it comes together quickly. Other times, it rattles around in my brain for a few days before I’m satisfied that I’ve chosen the right words. You might also check-out “I’m Sorry, You’re Right, I’m Wrong” for an additional take on this subject. 

 

Happy Wife, Happy Life

If you have
A Happy Wife.
Then you’ll lead,
A Happy Life.

Don’t upset her,
Try not to rile.
But instead,
Make her smile.

But most of all,
Don’t treat her crappy.
It will always,
Make her unhappy

Let time together,
Pass by untroubled.
Or simple problems,
Will soon be doubled

Being disrespectful,
Will get an ear-full.
It’s very beneficial,
To keep her cheerful.

Show she’s equal,
Once you marry.
Give all your love,
Make her merry.

Don’t you ever,
Make her sad.
Do everything,
To make her glad

Once you say, “I do,”
To your new bride.
Project great pride,
When she’s at your side.

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