Kim was born in war-torn Vietnam She grew up, studied hard, passed all her exams She married a womanizer, and had two boys Got divorced and managed to keep her poise She started a business and was a great success But something was lacking, to herself she did confess She needed a partner, a man of the house Someone better than the first disappointing spouse She met a man from England, the U.K. She felt she loved him, he would not betray They got married and fit together well She had no way of knowing what the future would tell They stayed in Asia, the climate was appeasing No winter snow to shovel, or temperatures freezing Life was good, the family unit was complete They loved each other, she felt no deceit More than five years later problems were apparent This man, this husband, was turning transparent He did not womanize, he did not drink He lost their money gambling, he didn't stop and think They felt a change in location might be just what they need To get a fresh start away from the problems, to be free'd So to the U.K. they packed up and moved The boys settled in, but the situation was unimproved Hubby kept on gambling, he did his deed on-line Soon the household money was really on the decline She tried to run her business, that she brought with her from Nam To single handedly keep the family out of a financial jam He did not get a job, wasn't taking their situation seriously Did he think that money would just appear mysteriously? The landlord came a knocking, looking for the rent It was time to pay up, or face living in a tent Now the man turns to family to help him from his bind And asks the housing authority if an extension for him they can find It's always darkest before the light, an now it's getting black Kim is wondering how long it will be, before to Vietnam she'll be heading back I tried to tell her that things will work out, although I don't know how "That might be far off, weeks, or months", she said, "but I am worried about now" I wish I could save her, remove her from her plight To wear the shining coat of armor, I would be her knight I've heard it said what doesn't kill you makes you so much stronger I try to console her and we guess at how much longer She and her boys will have to stay this course without a driver She is tough, she is smart, she is beautiful, and she's a survivor
