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A Compromising Position

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For Miranda Hawley's 'Choose a topic sentence' poetry contest

I chose sentence #3

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Compromise is only a weakness between two people who are unwilling to work together. I dwell on this statement. Just what does it mean? Well, if with another you refuse to work, I would have to say it’s very clear your unwillingness makes you one big jerk.

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Joe Maverick

Date: 1/19/2024 11:00:00 AM

That sounds like a real tough chew Andrea, Or somd old hard jerky, to an American Like you.'

Arlo Parker

Date: 1/17/2024 5:30:00 PM

Indeed, so often "coworker" and "jerk" are synonyms. Retirement will cure that ill, AD! :o)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/17/2024 3:59:00 PM

a great poem...and I agree...and I've had a few co-workers and students just like that. have a pleasant evening, Sara

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 1/17/2024 2:53:00 PM

Very good short pithy poem!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/17/2024 12:23:00 PM

wonderfully said, andrea!

Silent One

Date: 1/17/2024 11:35:00 AM

Ha! So true!!

Jay Narain

Date: 1/17/2024 11:05:00 AM

Ha ha. Nice portrayal of uncompromising people.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/17/2024 10:00:00 AM

Good point, Andrea! Well composed wisdom! Best wishes to you for the contest. Health and happiness to you for 2024.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/17/2024 7:51:00 AM

Ha ha Andrea: I wish our Congress would quit their compromising and do what is right for the country. I have been out with a terrible ‘flu. Still feeling wonky but over the worst. Luv, SuZ

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/17/2024 12:57:00 PM

sorry, Suz. Get better. I have not had covid and no flu for at least 15 years. i will not use any vaccines, especially after what fake Prolia did to me 8 years ago

Ink Empress

Date: 1/17/2024 7:27:00 AM

Hah! Its so refreshing for me and makes me smile how straightforward you are in what you say! Ive known many jerks. Lol! Loveee thiis! Fave it is

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/17/2024 12:56:00 PM

thanks so much, yes, I may be too straightforward for my own good.