[Read more…] about A Wife and A Drunken HusbandA drunken Husband was taken to the morgue by his wife. She came back later but the Husband told her to go away unless she had drink for him.
It’s hard to give up bad habits.
The Old Woman and The Death-Watch
[Read more…] about The Old Woman and The Death-WatchAn old woman sits afraid of every tick of a clock or sound thinking it brings her closer to death.
The Miller, His Son, and Their Ass
[Read more…] about The Miller, His Son, and Their AssA Miller and his Son had an Ass. They tried to change how they moved as they met people along the road. They lost the Ass while trying to please everyone.
You can’t please everyone.
The Perplexed Widow
[Read more…] about The Perplexed WidowA new Widow is lamenting the loss when a suitor approaches. There is much hand wringing about what to do but temptation wins out.
Weak judgment falls before temptation,
The Band, The Bob-Wig, and The Feather
[Read more…] about The Band, The Bob-Wig, and The FeatherIn this poem, a Band, Bob-Wig, and Feather plead with a Woman for her attention. Spoiler alert: The feather wins.
The last to argue often wins.
The Farmer’s Wife and The Raven
[Read more…] about The Farmer’s Wife and The RavenA Farmer’s Wife was taking a load of eggs to market. A Raven was seen and the horse stumbled crushing the eggs. She blamed the Raven but he said: No.
Plan ahead for all contingencies.