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Matrimonial Courses - Pre and Post

Forced furiously to undergo a Pre Matrimonial Course

by both Priest and gorgeous harridan intended,

(otherwise the knot remained  undone).

Feeling indignant, resentful and slightly put upon,

the 'married' to him less important than her 'moneyed'.

Honeymoon period over, he grabbed the chance

to take a Post Matrimonial Refresher Course

to avoid early nuptial burnout and collapse.

This revealed far more surprising, innovative and congenial,

a modus operandi highly recommended to avoid a split

variety proving truly to be the very spice of matrimony.

 

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jennifer Malden

Fri 27th Aug 2021 09:06

Thanks Ray and Stephen for the comments and Holden and again Stephen for the likes. The honeymoon hadn't been long over but it was the culmination of 7 years' cohabitation!!!! Hisssssss Ray! The strains (and expense) of buying and furnishing, (an absurdly expensive kitchen, he thought), a flat worthy of the harridan, had pushed him over the edge of correct behaviour! The post course was considerably cheaper than a shrink, and infinitely more enjoyable! He recovered his self-esteem.

Jennifer

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raypool

Thu 26th Aug 2021 19:25

A real serpentine write with lots at stake and a great sense of irony and skewed philosophy Jennifer. I like it a great deal, as it reveals some hidden depths to your character IMO.

Ray

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 26th Aug 2021 17:40

A surprising and innovative poem, Jennifer. Mind you, the refresher course seems a bit quick, or was it a long honeymoon?

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