Just Don’t Go Whacko

My wife has but one, small edict to me
“Just don’t go whacko,” is her strong plea
Of course she has many other concerns
But this one is causing today’s heartburn

She loves me dearly, this much I know
Enjoying the fact that I go with the flow
We all have limits, of which we hold dear
If crossed, our love, becomes much less clear

Loving and liking are different indeed
One is want, the other a need
She says she’ll love me, no matter what
But if I’m a dick, that door will slam shut

She says it in jest, although partially true
It’s not mental illness she’s referring to
She loves the direction of our life now
If I veered off, she’d recant her vows

To her I’m half crazy, and that’s okay but
It’s because she believes I’m a loveable nut
All bets are off though, if I go full pyscho
Warning me plainly, “Just don’t go whacko”

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Linked to dVerse — Open Link Night 293, where Lisa is hosting and entertaining us with ducks.

13 thoughts on “Just Don’t Go Whacko”

  1. So funny but with an underlying levity to it. They say there is a fine line between genius and madness, and your poem has me addending it to there is also a fine line between nutty and psycho 😉

      1. There are so many songs playing through my head right now about walking the line. (Johnny Cash, Aerosmith…) There is something alluring about existing in the danger zone of the line.

  2. She’s clearly a wise woman, Ron! But I’m sure she chose well! :-D. Plus a bit of wacko helps the poetry along 🙂

  3. Well written Ron! I celebrate the veracity and power of your words. May you continue always sharing only your authentic self — that alone makes you genuine, meaningful to read, and of worth to be heard! Síocháin!

    1. Wow Rob, such kind (and appreciated) words. I will try my best to live up to your expectations.

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