A Possible Solution

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My dear, I’d like you to consider

Selling yourself to the highest bidder –

We’re short of cash, there is no doubt,

And frankly I see no way out

Except recourse to such a measure,

Besides, if you can offer pleasure

To some poor, desperate, lonely soul –

Well surely that’s a worthy goal!

They tell me E Bay is quite good,

As long as it is understood

The buyer will collect himself

Those goods that aren’t quite ‘off the shelf’,

Or pay a charge for post and packing

(Cardboard, string – perhaps some sacking).

We might deliver – for a fee –

(If a price we could agree).

One final rule we must observe:

To fix a reasonable reserve –

If that’s not reached, then we don’t sell -

Although I think we would do well

To make it fairly low, my dear,

Considering model – and the year!

A photo now?  Perhaps best not -

Of late you haven’t looked so hot.

I’m glad it’s all been sorted out –

Isn’t that what marriage is about:

Striving for a common goal?

And I think that, on the whole,

We work together as a team,

So having said that, let us dream

Of pastures new, a future bright –

But for now, just hold on tight.

There’s no harm in a bit of lust –

And parts you use will never rust.