Love is not enough:
the table must always have food
or it will surely fade and starve
and be deprived of every amorous mood-

how deceptive are the romantic poets
who write: 'love will forever last!'
and immortalise fairy-tales-
such high-flown words we can't trust!

Where's the money to buy
a home?  The kids are growing fast
school-fees these days sky-rocket
daily living is grim and tough-

love for sure is not enough
let young couples beware
carefully plan your budget
or your marriage would go nowhere!