A Lesson Missed From School

That opposites attract would seem the rule.
In chemistry and physics it is found.
And samples of this principle abound
from magnates to the smallest molecule;
from X to Y in our genetic pool!
In courtship too this law proves rather sound
albeit that some exceptions can confound,
but I, for one, missed something from my school.

Past meeting, polar minds need intersection-
acceptance, awe, same goals desired to seek.
Else how can there be mutual affection
if two cannot match up?  Love can be bleak!
Where’s a plain equation? Now dejection
has taken hold of me. I scale no peak!

For the Equations Contest of Anthony Slausen

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 4/23/2016 3:45:00 PM
You have failed to provide an adequate equation or a Cupid formula. Also, what is the significance of: "but I, for one, missed something from my school?" :-)
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Date: 4/23/2016 7:43:00 PM
that is a stupid poem not worth thinking about, Tom. I hated the topic of the contest too!
Date: 3/13/2016 10:17:00 AM
indeed one of the equations we never learnt in school...excellent write Andrea, my best wishes
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Date: 3/13/2016 8:29:00 AM
Andrea, this is outstanding, what a great write for the equation contest, a winner for sure and I am loving this 7 ~
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Date: 3/11/2016 7:45:00 PM
You are awesome on these contests! My wife and I are the opposites she's a dancer and I have two left feet, I'm the sports nut she's not, but we're tighter than tight! I love your write!
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Date: 3/11/2016 5:12:00 PM
Your rhyme is superb in this piece Andra. Reminds me a bit of my poem 'polar opposites'. I agree. Hugs, Connie #7 I sure hope he appreciates your entry like I do!
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Date: 3/11/2016 1:40:00 PM
Love this clever piece Andrea. love phyl
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Date: 3/10/2016 2:57:00 AM
Cleverly and lovely done sonnet. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 3/10/2016 2:35:00 AM
Love equation is so tough to derive Andrea.. masterful sonnet here.. best wishes
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Date: 3/9/2016 10:20:00 PM
You captivate early on in this piece ... and you said that equations scare you (could have fooled me). Masterfully written ... I can see a win in your future with this creative write. Loved you how you compared actual chemistry to "love chemistry"...
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Date: 3/9/2016 8:02:00 PM
I like how you did the equation in a sonnet...that equals a winning write!
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Date: 3/9/2016 7:47:00 PM
Love this sonnet Andrea,your message has sound reason, but for me whether its opposites or not the ability to argue and not allow it to become personal is the solution to the equation
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Date: 3/9/2016 7:24:00 PM
This just doesn't add up! Just kidding, you get 100%!
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Date: 3/9/2016 7:14:00 PM
Just another beaut verse from you Andrea. Enjoyed - Lindsay
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Date: 3/9/2016 5:04:00 PM
The chemistry, physics and mystery of opposite attractions is the question of all time! Your write is a good ask... "where's a plain equation?" :-)
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Date: 3/9/2016 4:27:00 PM
They say there is someone for everyone the skill is in the finding. Yes our generation or at least mine, had many short falls in that sort of education. but with all the knowledge the human race has amass, one would think problem solved, alas no...Only the poetry gets better especially yours.
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