Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 00:05:14 -0500 (EST)
From: Orpheus <cwduff-AT-alcor.concordia.ca>
Subject: Poems of Dr. Eugene Vickery [2] (fwd)





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Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 20:53:22 -0600
From: kent johnson <kljohnson45-AT-HOTMAIL.COM>
To: BRITISH-POETS-AT-JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: Poems of Dr. Eugene Vickery [2]

[ca. 70's]

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Day's End


Wife:
Oh Lord, I wonder if he wants me now--
I am so tired, I've got to rest somehow.
I love him and I know he knows,
But with exhaustion passion slows.

Husband:
I look at her and my desire
Heats up with the old-time fire.
I know she's worked the whole day through--
I don't know what she wants to do.

Wife:
When first we married, we made love
And fit each other like a glove;
Since childbirth now it's not so snug,
But I enjoy the closest hug.

Husband:
She should rest, and I'm tired too--
I really don't know what to do.
No matter what the day's frustration,
Holding her makes restoration.

Wife:
Today I worked an eight-hour shift
We need the money, it's no gift.
Tonight I fed us all and cleaned
Like a workaholic fiend.

Husband:
I want to hold her, hug her, kiss her--
Tell her truly how I miss her
Even though it's just a day--
And I haven't been away.

Wife:
I wish I weren't so tired and sore--
I don't think I can do much more;
I'll take a shower, then I'll creep
Into bed when he's asleep.

Husband:
For fifteen years we have been wed;
I'll take my shower and go to bed.
We've got three kids and she's so good--
She's really meant for motherhood.

Wife:
He's finished bathing and turned in;
I'll wait awhile and then begin.
The short rest helped, the shower's great--
We deserve a better fate.

Husband:
I feel refreshed, I'll take a nap
And turn so she can fit my lap.
Sometimes when she is mighty tired
She cuddles up and gets inspired.

Wife:
I hope he's not too sound asleep,
But I'll slip in without a peep
And wriggle gently close to where
It always seems to make him care.

Husband:
She's had a full, exhausting day,
But I do believe she wants to play;
I'll open up emotion's gate--
How wonderful to have a mate!

Wife:
As a lover he's still strong--
How glad I am that we belong
To each other, no reserve,
And know the pleasures we deserve.

Husband:
She still responds in ardent stride
And welcomes me down deep inside;
It is profoundly gratifying--
She's so deeply satisfying.

Wife:
Now he's got me out of breath--
I couldn't stop for life or death--
I just explode down deep inside,
And he does too, with mutual pride.

Husband:
How wonderful to end the day
In this happy private way;
We give ourselves to one another
With a love that does not smother.

Wife:
I'm dreaming first and then I'll sleep
And hope the happy dreams to keep.
With private time to be together,
We can face all stormy weather.

**



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