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A Friend- So Intransigence

I once had a friend iron-willed and rigid she was uncompromising and stern everything carved in stone she was single-minded mulish unyielding- unwavering in all things I am an easy-going girl . . . my hair a flowing river streaming- tranquil oh yes, quite laid-back and calm, almost lackadaisical but not weak or meek, or fragile she never imagined my strength hidden . . . I accepted her unbending ways (for a time) her words- weapons trying to leave scars never do I recall a person so determined and tough so full of turmoil and self-hate most of the time I tolerated her but the wheel of time rolled and rolled until I got sick of surrendering- I got sick of her so, in the most delicate way gracefully, kind and casual and to her shock- I said I have had quite enough of you . . . ___________________________ July 15, 2019 Poetry/Free Verse/a friend- so intransigence Copyright Protected, ID 19- 1166-584-02 All Rights Reserved. Written under Pseudonym. Written for the contest, Intransigence sponsor, John Hamilton Second Place

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Anisha Dutta

Date: 7/27/2019 1:31:00 PM

I have also similar experiences. Some act so stubborn not honoring any good suggestion. CONGRATS to win. Love.

John Hamilton

Date: 7/22/2019 4:48:00 PM

Well done Constance, I'm sure we've all tried to help a friend like this but their intransigence is taxing as you expressed so well. Congrats on a fine win!

CayCay Jennings

Date: 7/20/2019 5:53:00 PM

I, too, was briefly befriended by this person and like you, I couldn't hack the relationship. I guess everybody knows such a body at one time or another. Your creative lines well define the relationship and the layers of its breakdown. Good luck in the contest and all else ... CayCay

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 7/18/2019 4:55:00 PM

Takes 2 to Tango. Such sad sorrow to loose a friend but if you have had quite enough then the friendship is broken . Sometimes its best for both parties cant keep holding on to slmething if 1 party is not engaged

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/17/2019 1:04:00 PM

So true and so sad we must let people go. We need to live.

Sandra Adams

Date: 7/16/2019 6:54:00 AM

i had a best friend who i lasted 20 years with, i saw her words cut others and only make little jabs at me until one day i was the only one left to cut deep....i throw the friendship away too....good poem :) hugs

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/15/2019 5:39:00 PM

I so appreciate. Your honesty in this finely penned piem. I can relate very well to you. At times we just have to cut chords. I understand the courage that takes, PR