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Foolish Woman
by pat medlin

Saturday, October 09, 2010
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He changes the oil
puts gas in her car
rotates the tires
Keeps the engine to par

She hears him not...he's the man after all

She cooks his favorite...
red beans and rice
Flowers on the table
checks her makeup twice

He hears her...kisses and holds her near

He fixes the gate
she daily walks through
Makes a plank covered walkway
over the mud and the goo

She hears him not...was the right thing to do

She lovingly folds
his laundry with care
Dries the sheets on the fence
so they smell of fresh air

He hears her...breathes in her touch

He pulls off the road
picks a wild bouquet
Whistles their love song
while driving away

She still hasn't heard...what she needs him to say

Those three empty words
that deceived her before
Despite their deception
she longs to hear more...

Foolish foolish woman...

 

 

 

 


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Reviewed by Laurel Lamperd 2/8/2011
I'm not quite sure what the 'foolish woman' wants to hear. 'I love you' - maybe. They both sound as if they are in love and necessary to each other. A lovely relationship. Laurel
Reviewed by Connie Faust 12/13/2010
She said, "Why don't you say 'I love you'?" He said, "I thought I WAS saying it."
The words aren't there, but she would have to be blind not to know they are his motivation.
There's just something about hearing them!
Connie
Reviewed by Barbara Terry 12/10/2010
Many men do not know how to say vocally 'I love you'. They feel that by doing is showing love. But a woman is not foolish just because she wishes to hear those three, most beautiful words in the world. I never leave my daughters homes, or hang up the phone from talking to them without saying I love you.

No she isn't a foolish woman, she just wants her husband to tell her that he loves her. We long every day to hear those three beautiful words, but most times from our mates they are not forthcoming.

It doesn't matter what we do to make the other see that we love them, there are also those times when a woman needs to hear, 'I love you'. Thank you for sharing, Pat.

May the Lord Jesus be with you, and by your side, and walk with you always. With love in my heart, joy to the world, pace on earth and ((((((((((((((((((((((MANY, MANY HUGGGSSS))))))))))))))))))))))))), your den sister, Barbie
Reviewed by Steve Groll 12/2/2010
Beautifully captures the situation of many couples, I think. She needs to hear what is hard for him to say, but he is saying it in everything he does.
Reviewed by Art Sun 10/16/2010
Nice work...there is that deep emotional voice that expresses from within the normality of relationships her hurt her visual acceptance and her desire to hear just a taste of that love whispered after the acceptance of lifes reality...

nice...
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 10/15/2010
This is quite a study/sharing on human relationships, Pat. Well done. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis
Reviewed by jude forese 10/15/2010
sometimes a foolish heart is a pure one ...
Reviewed by E T Waldron 10/15/2010
Great insight, Pat! methinks men feel if they don't say those words, they can't be held to commitment. It's a sad fact...

Love,
Eileen
Reviewed by Alan Abrams 10/14/2010
it may be too much to give, but it's not too much to ask
Reviewed by Patrick Granfors 10/12/2010
Is this a re-write? Sounds very familiar. No matter. The three words stick like glue in a man's craw. Can't explain. He'll take a bullet for his woman but utter those 3 words? Go figure. Patrick
Reviewed by Emile Tubiana 10/10/2010
Dear Pat,it is a nice write, who needs words? There is a nice harmony between the two of them. No reason for any complaint. Love Emile
Reviewed by Richard King 10/10/2010
Often we hear, we just don't comprehend. Would that we all knew then, what now seems so obvious. Really nicely said Pat. Thanks Dick
Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen 10/10/2010
a tale well told, indeed, pat!
very much enjoyed "the voice" herein.
peace & blessings,
carolyn
Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe 10/10/2010
Actions speak louder than words. Well written.
Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather 10/9/2010
I would say there are men who are deaf in the actions speak louder than words department too. well written...like, whistles their love song...still hasn't heard. ~ Morgan
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader) 10/9/2010
If words are what she has to have and not considering all the rest, she is an idiot. Also during the poem (which I enjoyed, I'm just picking) don't recall her saying anything along those lines either.
Reviewed by Christine Tsen 10/9/2010
I love the way you let love describe itself ~
This is profound.
Blessings,
Christine
Reviewed by John Flanagan 10/9/2010
Not the failure to commit but to communicate...and yet there is communication.
How well you see needs, Pat, and differences of expression...but the three words, empty or not, count to many.

This is very well written.

John
Reviewed by Lew Duffey 10/9/2010
Oh yes. We are on the same track.
God bless,
Lew
Reviewed by Dayvid Graybill 10/9/2010
Ahhh...relationships! I hope she learns to hear what she needs to hear.

Peace,
Dayvid
Reviewed by TONY NERONE 10/9/2010
Why is it some people have trouble using words of endearment? He sounds like a good guy though.


GOD BLESS YOU
TONY
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