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TheAlcoholic and the Ball and Chain He takes her on a date—a “date,” a “surprise!”— But nothing’s planned. It’s just another requirement, like passing a written exam. Another night with the wife. He doesn’t even know what to write So there’s no card.An unwrapped box—here—this’s for you. What she wanted. Did she get what she wanted? This is the way she looks at life—so he calls her a child When they fight. He’s putting in his time with her— Before the bottle of beer (her disapproval, her smirk) And the bong hit (out of work). 42 ...

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