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59th Wedding Anniversary

59th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Forgot the anniversary Or nearly did Had I – There would have been no loud words Not even weeping After all these years (I’m thinking) Expectations stale Fond smiles are few but There would be a certain period of contemplation The entire house quiet The cats? – how do they pick-up vibes? – The cats are in hiding The air? – our house is not large – sultry Just a hint of ash Vesuvius threatening The old saying – “Silence speaks at times FORTISSISSIMO! And this for several days The bill will be tremendous! Dinner out A show – Broadway if available Belated gifts Everything I do is noticed criticized Well? After a month we’re back to normal How boring Wasn’t that fun

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Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 6/4/2011 4:47:00 AM

Hope all's going well, Daver! When moody silence surrounds, it reverberates in a most peculiar way. Empty spaces for reflection? Made me smile...thank you! Best to you and yours, Love, Mikki

Daver Austin
Date: 6/7/2011 3:00:00 PM

The 60th is coming up in October. I'm trying to plan a good time on a pitiful pocketbook. Cats are eating up all our money, but we do love our kitties. Love, daver

Kim Hilliker

Date: 10/29/2010 1:12:00 PM

Wow ..... a month! Mark your calendar for that 60th Anniversary! Nicely written Narrative, it made me giggle. Thanks.

Susan Palli

Date: 10/24/2010 7:39:00 AM

Excellent! Watch out for the 60th! It was fun to read.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/21/2010 8:56:00 AM

Well Daver u have done it again .. a super duper write keeping us on the edge of our seats while reading it luv.. enjoyed your poetry today with its creative theme..luv..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/20/2010 7:39:00 PM

hahaha, oh, my Daver, you are so BLUNT and so much like me. that is why I adore you!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/20/2010 5:36:00 PM

Oh, yes, dear Daver, silence speaks volumes. You won't be forgetting the sixtieth anniversary, will you? If so, a world cruise might be required to repair the damage. I love your sense of humor, my friend. Love, Carolyn

James Peranteau

Date: 10/20/2010 5:05:00 PM

Now I'll be up all night thinking of what it would have been like Dave...I laughed when I read this and thought; what I would give to say I was married that long...I know, I know....yadda yadda yadda ! *smiles* God bless ya ! much love, james

Audrey Haick

Date: 10/20/2010 1:15:00 PM

Hi Daver, Had to come read this..it's been a while..This is why I love poetry..being able to voice your truths and you always do so wonderfully! 59 years is beyond awesome! As for the intermittent erruptions, they are just to let you know your love still lives!! Love you, Audrey

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/20/2010 12:16:00 PM

Those last two lines stole the show!!!! Loved this honest admission...........akkk!! Men do find themselves in the doghouse,....even after 59 years!!! :) Loved it!! You have made my husband feel much better!!