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Space

Every man needs a garage or shed

To hide away from the woman he wed

A special place to call his own

Some private space to be alone

A room where he can go and be

Away from all the family

It doesn’t need to be large or flash

No need to spend a load of cash

Something simple with a comfy seat

Where he can sit and rest his feet

And ponder on the days events

You’ll find he comes back less intense

Refreshed, relaxed and then what’s more

Ready for whatever chore

For once he’s had his time of rest

He’ll return, so full of zest

You’ll hardly recognise your man

So take heed of this simple plan

Just find your man a private zone

That special place to call his own

And once this need has been fulfilled

I’m sure you’ll both be more than thrilled

A little distance, and private time

Will make your marriage most sublime

— shazbat, Feb 05, 2009

About This Poem

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Region, Country: Norfolk, UK, GBR

Favorite Poets: Kipling, T.S Eliot, Hilaire Belloc, Ogden Nash, Spike Milligan and many more.

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Critiques

yenti

yenti

17 years 4 months ago

Shedloads

of praise for this poem of truth, it ran well, and will show it to as many wives as I can, LOL, Great write, and so straight forward, Yours Ian.T
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 4 months ago

Well thanks Ian, I’ve been

Well thanks Ian, I've been trying to convince my wife that a proper shed is needed, hopefully this will convince her. Regards John
L

Lonnie

17 years 4 months ago

I bow to your wisdom, Sir!

Built my own last year, 12x24 with a nice tin roof and a wood stove for the winter months! Spend much time there tinkering or just thinking! As always, Shazbat, your poems leave me wanting more!
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 4 months ago

Thanks Lonnie, Hopefully

Thanks Lonnie, Hopefully I'll have a garage built later this year we are just waiting to see if our local authority will approve the plans we have for 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and the garage, fingers crossed it will all be ok Regards John
Rett

Rett

17 years 4 months ago

You are absolutely right John

My wife and I have been married almost 34 years now and probably wouldn't have made it past 10 if not for our private spaces. *LOL* My shed finally graduated to a two story 16x16x16 a few years ago with the storage upstairs and a bit of a workshop downstairs but for awhile it was only a little shanty type shed with cracks the walls and inch wide, but it was my safe haven. Fine write with one little problem. This line kind of feels odd... It doesn’t need to be large or flash (maybe change or to with.) I always enjoy your writes. They are filled with humor and/or wit! Respectfully, Rett: "Next time you think you're perfect, walk on water." If government is the answer, it's a stupid question!
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

John...

I agree with you on the poem's logic, but I do not have a space yet to call my own, unless you count the empty space within my head... but I need the space too... I have to get up in the middle of the night in order to get the alone time needed... and my wife understands it well... I do have a building with tools and such in it, but it is filled with too much for me to be able to prop up in there... but I sure would like to have my own little nook... I love the musical quality within your writes... great flow of words and thoughts... agree with Rett on the one line... but other than that... flawless... and just a true statement about the male needs.... Richard
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 4 months ago

Richard I’m in a similar

Richard I'm in a similar position to you, only my wife works 2 to 3 nights a week looking after disabled children, so thats the only me time I get, thank you for reading regards John
tbeaudet

tbeaudet

17 years 4 months ago

Truth in your words

Very clever write with a very nice flow. It has a whimsical quality which is most appealing to the reader. I myself have a "mancave" in the cellar, where I can escape... fridge full of beer, couches, plasma TV on one side, table saws, routers and such on the other. But I've noticed recently that my son has been taking over a large section of it with guitars and amplifiers and recording devices etc... I think I have to show my wife your poem because I may soon require a new "Man Space". Thanks for sharing, Tom
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 4 months ago

Tom, your son wont always be

Tom, your son wont always be there so you will get your space back one day in the meantime you could try getting involved or just say things like "wow man, thats real cool" when he's playing that might convince him to find somewhere else. regards John
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 4 months ago

LMAO!!!

This is great, John!!! Does the toilet count as private space?? I can't wait until we can buy a house. My private space will be tending the garden!! :~) ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- -"As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction!" -"God is good, but never dance in a small boat."
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 4 months ago

Jess, somehow I dont think

Jess, somehow I dont think that the toilet would qualify, it maybe private and conducive to the thought processes, but its not quite what I had in mind. thanks for your comments Regards John
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 4 months ago

LOL

I know, I was being fascitious. However, have you seen some of these luxury type bathrooms?! They're larger than my living room, some of these! And with nice pretty tiling, and showers with multiple sprays, and everything! ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- -"As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction!" -"God is good, but never dance in a small boat."
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 3 months ago

Ok the bathroom could well

Ok the bathroom could well be a suitable private place as long as its not the only one in the house cheers John