I Married a Wonderful Man

Some young women, like I
Appreciate a man with extra body hair
All over curly
Run your fingers through it, soft, curly
I married one such hairy man on a fine day.

Some young women, like I
Appreciate a man who can laugh often
A laugh that is carefree in the moment
It's an instant hit with children
I married one such laughing man on a fine day.

Some young women, like I
Appreciate a man who hugs a crying woman
A touch of empathy
Even when he doesn’t know, doesn’t cry
I married one such hugging man on a fine day.

Some young women, like I
Appreciate a man with style
Who tends to his facial hair
And makes his looks good with fine dress
I married one such stylish man on a fine day.

​Some young women, like I 
Appreciate a man who leads a prayer
While snuggling with a cat in bed
And heavy-petting afterwards with me
I married one such wonderful man on a fine day.

Some young women, like I
Appreciate a man who carries a chainsaw
And can ax down a tree
Yet stops what he's doing to watch the deer
I married one such interesting man on a fine day.

Some young women, like I 
Appreciate a man who has a brain
And passions and interests
Who chats up real deep conversations
I married one such smart man on a fine day.


by Michelle Murphy