Typically in retirement, you’ve paid off the house, gotten the kids through college, and have any wedding expenses behind you. With both of my wife’s daughters getting married this year, there seems to be good reason that my wife is still working. They are both in their late thirties, so we’ve certainly had plenty of time to prepare. However, digging into the 401k is a given.

The girls all went wedding dress shopping yesterday, so I had time to work on another poem. I once again went through the archive of unfinished work, and in honor of the occasions found some thoughts on honeymoons. My personal philosophy is that if you don’t take a honeymoon, you don’t give romance a chance to come to an end. Instead, the whole marriage experience should be an eternal honeymoon. Here’s a few rhyming words on the subject:

Honeymoon

Where are you going?
They ask when you wed.
The Honeymoon question.
What trip is ahead?

Hawaii or Europe?
Or maybe Niagara Falls?
Perhaps some other,
Exotic place calls?

A couple weeks,
Spent In Paradise.
After they shower you,
With best wishes and rice.

You can’t get any happier,
After taking this vow.
So you don’t need a trip,
To bolster your WOW.

Let the honeymoon start,
When you say, “I do.”
Start your new life,
Living as just two.

The Honeymoon’s never over,
If you just stay home.
Instead of wasting money,
On a pricey trip to Rome.

Besides you’ll be in bed,
Until well past noon.
And anxious for more,
Anytime soon.

Those first weeks together,
Forget about the sights.
Turn down the covers,
And turn out the lights

Make a practical transition,
Into domestic life.
As you first settle in,
As husband and wife.

The glow of nirvana,
Often quickly fades.
Without room service,
And helpful maids.

Returning to reality,
You’ll then realize.
That spending all that cash,
Maybe wasn’t so wise.

The very best solution,
Could very well be.
Don’t take a honeymoon,
Many would agree.

Your commitment is forever,
While a honeymoon is short.
Choose time at home together,
Over a fancy resort.

In Your new life together,
You should never depend.
On starting with a vacation,
That will quickly end.

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