Why, oh why do we persist
on poems that love insists?
I tire of ‘whispering names’
on the edge of ‘soaring winds’
Or ‘gentle sighs of the heart’
at the mention of ‘names’
There is this harsh reality
-that love needs financial security
(lust is another matter entirely)
Taking care of ‘bizness’
should begin with bank statements
If you think I’m being hard
-think of the speed with which
love dies
-the minute cash grows wings
….and flies
(Just saying!)
©Vivian Zems
Poets United – Mid week Motif- Lust
(inspired by Rajani on Thotpurge)
Smell The Coffee 
June 13, 2018 at 2:06 pm
Well, aren’t you the practical one? Love it, simply love it!
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June 15, 2018 at 10:36 am
Thank you! 🙂
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June 13, 2018 at 2:13 pm
Love and lust and the rest are well and all, but… yep, a body needs to eat.
By the way, that song will stay in my head all day. I hope you are pleased.
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June 13, 2018 at 2:23 pm
Spoken like someone who has had enough romance to last a lifetime–unless it returns with its business in order.
Great song.
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June 13, 2018 at 4:01 pm
True, true, true 🙂
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June 15, 2018 at 10:37 am
Indeed!
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June 13, 2018 at 5:42 pm
LOL….I know just the guy for you ..except he would need to speak to your accountant first before meeting 🙂
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June 13, 2018 at 6:20 pm
Well, this made me smile. True words. Reality.
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June 15, 2018 at 10:33 am
Indeed…thank you!
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June 13, 2018 at 6:21 pm
Maybe that is where the “pre-nup” came from? Got to take care of the bottom line.
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June 15, 2018 at 10:33 am
Definitely!…Lol!
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June 13, 2018 at 11:33 pm
Like that! “the minute cash grows wings ….and flies” Good one but as a proper Dutch people we keep that in check No matter what lol Haven’t heard that song for a while Makes me move in my chair
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June 14, 2018 at 2:23 am
Our attitude towards money starts very early. If you had limited pocket money as a child you probably knew that had to last the week and no more but if it was given freely according to your desires you would probably spend it rashly when you were managing your own affairs. Luckily when married we had a joint account for general expenditure and each had a personal account for our individual needs. That worked very well.
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June 15, 2018 at 1:39 am
A sensible arrangement
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June 14, 2018 at 2:35 am
My stepfather used to say, ‘When money comes in the door, love goes out the window.’ He explained that the saying meant ‘money worries’. He also used to say, ‘Don’t marry for money, but go where money is.’ (However I didn’t listen – and luckily was happiest when poorest.)
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June 15, 2018 at 1:32 am
Your step-father had some wise words. thank goodness you did it your way and put your heart first before your pocket.
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June 14, 2018 at 7:13 pm
Yep, money has caused many a divorce. Love what you did here Vivian. Brilliant and thought provoking!!
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June 15, 2018 at 1:25 am
Thanks, Carrie!
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June 14, 2018 at 9:47 pm
Oooo, perhaps a tad bitter, but so, so realistic.
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June 15, 2018 at 1:10 am
Lol!
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