Really nice work on this one, I think it hits all too close to home for many. How many people have thought to themselves they wish they could live their life without the contraints binding them.. Far too many I imagine.

Love these lines ...
"If I could change things for the better, I'd do here and now,
I'll make life better for my wife and kids, if someone just tells me how."

Another very enjoyable poem to read bro, glad it's in the contest (sets the bar nice and high for the others)

~Pete.

What an excellent poem!! A lot of families feel the same way, wish there were more happy homes. If only there was a manual ehh? 5/5

I thought marriage was arguments about money and always having a headache. Never mind, they say the first 18 years are the hardest!