The Male Esteem  

Dilemma Solved
  I removed her name from my book today.

I believe it is the only way

To save what I need to save,

Because I made a vow for life,

To love, honor and obey. 

I’d like to have this woman in my life;

But also know that I have a wife.

I still love her, in every way,

But she is too available, yet far away.

 At times, I feel I want to betray.

Couples often have that kind of day.

But I work hard to keep those feelings at bay,

Pretty often that fight goes day to day.

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Marriage is black or white, not gray;

One woman to love, one opportunity to stay,

I should have followed my mind that day,

Instead, I let her get away.

Now, she’s so close, I feel I may stray,

I know I must do something, without delay.

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I’d really like to have this woman in my life;

I also have a wonderful wife.

I’ll always love her, in my own way.

But my marriage is too important to play.

I know in my heart, that I need to let her get away,

So, I removed her name from my book today.

© 1/4/07



Kept Man
  I’m a kept man, I’m a body for hire;

I was born to fulfill every woman’s desires.

I shop, I’ll clean, I’ll even praise the Lord;

All of your needs get met when I come on board.

*****

I have a firm body, which is tight, strong, a perfect physique;

Just one of the requirements of the kept man’s technique.

When I go out with my woman, all eyes are on me;

But I know my job well; my woman is the only one I see.

*****

I’ll rock your world, make you laugh, scream and shout;

To satisfy your sexual need is all that I’m about.

I’ll lay with you in bed and sooth your aching soul;

I’ll make sweet love to you, your head and heart I’ll hold.

*****

You can call me what you want - you’ll have to admit I look good;

I’ll be the talk and the life of your neighborhood.

You’ll be the jealous envy of every woman you know;

They’ll wonder where you found me, and why I love you so.

*****

Oh yes, I’m a kept man, but let’s be real ladies, I’m not free.

One must pay for my services all the time, if you want me.

I must be fed well, have good clothes, and live high on the hog;

In return I will love you, cherish you, and never treat you like a dog.

*****

I’ll stay as long as the pay is good and plenty;

You’ll never have a regret as long as you’re not on empty.

For your sweet, handsome kept man is a body for hire;

For money, I’ll fulfill all your needs, your wants and desires.

©4/2001





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