Edward Ibeh Poet Lyric

Agree To Disagree

Conflict is inevitable 
In any meaningful relationship.

It's okay to disagree.
It's okay to want different things.
No two people are exactly the same.
No matter how deeply in love 
And happy a couple is,
Both are bound to be out of sync 
In terms of needs and wants 
Every now and then.

Conflict is inevitable 
In any meaningful relationship.

Even couples with decades 
Of marital bliss have spats 
Once in a blue moon.
This is common knowledge.
It's impossible to be 
On the same wavelength all the time.
Even longtime lovers have different fears,
Values, tastes and preferences.

Conflict is inevitable 
In any meaningful relationship.

Opinions differ; rather than 
Splitting hairs ad-nauseum,
It's better to brainstorm a solution.
And it's okay to arrive at an impasse.
Avoid going down the rabbit hole 
Of blaming, belittling, guilt-tripping,
And threats. For the sake of peace,
Simply agree to disagree,
And everybody wins!



Date written: 12/10/2021

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Marikate Kingston December 10, 2021 at 10:32 PM After 26 years of marriage, I could relate to this poem. Every line is so true. So well written :-) It made me think of the children's story, The Country And The City Mouse, and a funny thing my husband will say sometimes: "A happy wife is a happy life" Tee Hee. Edward Ibeh December 12, 2021 at 9:28 AM Thank you so much, Marikate:-) I appreciate the wonderful feedback! Voodoo Child December 11, 2021 at 3:41 AM No such thing as a happy wife. That’s just a myth perpetrated by jaded divorcées on the rest of us to trick us into suffering the same fate. Women are impossible to please and they all turn into their mothers. All except you of course. Lol

L Milton Hankins December 10, 2021 at 2:37 PM Your conclusion certainly is true, and your way of achieving it is admirable, Edward. And all "for the sake of peace!" Edward Ibeh December 10, 2021 at 5:06 PM Thank you very much, Milt:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu December 10, 2021 at 12:36 PM Hello Edward, yes i do agree -it is better to agree than to disagree. Blessings. Darlene Darlene De Beaulieu December 11, 2021 at 11:20 AM Hello Edward, thank you. Blessings my friend. Darlene Edward Ibeh December 10, 2021 at 2:10 PM Blessings to you as well, Darlene:-)

Vijay Pandit December 10, 2021 at 11:07 AM So true, Edward--great meaningful advice elegantly conveyed. Edward Ibeh December 10, 2021 at 2:09 PM Thank you very much, Vijay:-)