I don't do or go to funerals... <br />weddings or reunions of any kind... <br />I refuse to accept the misplaced guilt for not being nice <br />before.... when the dead were still among the living... <br />or for not telling the bride or groom <br />they were making a mistake about the other one.... <br />or seeing the people who you didn't like then <br />or the people you knew didn't like you.... <br />and now you both pretend you were best of friends... <br />To me I would rather stay home and miss the gossip <br />chow down on some of my wife's left over potato salad <br />with some broiled Catfish and asparagus spears <br />And wait for my wife to return and filter the details <br />Give me the head's up on what or WHO went down... <br />She nearly always tells me horror stories mixed with fairy tales <br />and then kisses me in an understanding way <br />telling me she will be taking my position the next time... <br />Though she never does... <br />and this is why I love her with all the love I have... <br />Because no one should be as cynical as I am___ <br /> <br />2007 © T Sheridan<br /><br />Ted Sheridan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-don-t-do-weddings-funerals-or-reunions-because-someone-always-dies/
