The Nagging Wife
by
Tammy Frascona
(Age: 28)
copyright 01-11-2007
Age Rating: 18 to 127
Things won't always be perfect and I know this....
But what is wrong with the occasional kiss.
Why not a conversation at dinner time?
Our family is literally at its prime.
Why can't we work together though?
And see to it that the children are fully getting what we bestow.
I'm tired of settling for this and settling for that,
We have to cut back or we'll fall flat.
Christmas came all too soon as it always does,
And it shall be remembered as the Christmas Because.
Because it was Christmas we went broke,
Because your truck decided to smoke.
Because you don't like my parents and you don't want to travel,
I get stuck pretending and trying real hard not to unravel.
I'm tired of all the excuses you hand me and the lies,
In three months time I'll be saying good bye...
I'm not writing this for you; I'm writing this for me;
To get up the courage to say this is my final plea....
It's not just the money or the lack of respect towards our family,
It's wanting a life with the person I married and live it honorably.
Seeing you be a great father to our children,
Without having you see them only now-and-then.
Staying away so much is not at all healthy;
Honey... my goal in life is not to become wealthy.
Just a simple life and a little carefree...
I know it can be done so come on… work with me.
There is a never ending cycle that I would like to break,
You doing selfish, hurtful things often and me… take, take,take.
I take the lies, I take the disrespect;
But I will not take our family getting wrecked.
This will stop if I have to end this all on my own,
I’ve tried talking, hell it’s easier to talk through stone!
Nothing seems to faze you until I threaten to walk,
And then you think it’s all fixed after one long talk.
Marriage takes love, trust, communication, and commitment to work,
Raising a wholesome family takes all the above and you not being a jerk!
I am so unbelievably disappointed in you;
I’m starting to wonder… Who the hell are you?
Who and where is the man that told me he wanted all of this?
When did he lose sight of the things that are amiss?
Will he return or ever come back?
Does he need a good kick in the ass or a face smack?
Well one down one to go….
I think a good boot to the ass might work though!
This is not finished but I want to know what you guys think so far.... I was truly upset beyond words when I wrote this and hey look I put it to words anyway! Thanks Tammy F.
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Again I read, see and feel, life is a turning and growing, we reach and want, sometimes it just is, family grows in hardship, expectations are oft left in cold reality, but the write a rant well worth the read, more worth growing, the fork in the road, two directions to travel, warmest thoughts.. Walt
I think this poem is mis-named. It should be "The Hurting Wife". That is what I felt and heard as I read it. It is obviously therapy to see your feelings written out so clearly. Perhaps the other person should be invited to read it aloud to you. No kicking. All that does is make sore places. Talking is the best route...and listening. I have to say this was a good poem for it stirred empathy in me for both persons who are hurting. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. dale
A voice that seeks is a voice heard, for in the ear of the author often sound is till, next we meet, emotion heard is life tested.. a good write.. Walt
I also share your pain with this poem in that through unsuccessful relationships and also a current one that could go either way. I agree that people do change once they are together for any length of time and more often than not it seems to be that instead of growing together we grow apart. I have also helped many friends with problems similar to this as well and I can tell you that it is more common than you think. The only thing that I have found to work for me in these situations is to just keep right on doing what I have been since the relationship began. This way you are not changing yourself to fit someone else's guidelines, especially since you are a great writer and I would hate to see that change! I do feel however that the flow of the work could be smoother but I know that is not a priority when you are trying to get something off your chest. Keep up the good work and remember that we are here for you.
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