Together (In Shackles)

Every husband that I know
complains of  lists of his things to do.
Every wife I've ever heard
complains of things she expected to do.

Every husband that I know
complains she won't shut up long enough (to listen).
Every wife I've ever heard
complains he won't take time enough (to listen).

If either could be honest
both would agree
they aren't happy
just tied together (in shackles).

Every husband that I hear
almost admits he lives with fear.
Every wife I've ever heard
tries to lie. Her husband's a dear.
In shackles?

If either could be honest
both would agree
they aren't happy
just tied together (forever?) in shackles.

Yet they both try to forget
how much they each regret
the day that they willing put on
those shackles.

Now in bed at night,
both husband and wife
dream of nothing more
than together, being free
of those damned shackles.