CIRCLE CONVERSATION QUARRELS

INSPIRED BY CY

New day, the same circle conversation!
I slow speak my felt truths,
You stumble-spin lame accusations
And another valid topic will thrash itself mute.

We should just get a tape recorder.
Instead of arguing, we’ll just play that
And save emotional voices the bother.

You may not know what happens next,
But I know, I have memorized the steps:
Your chin will raise as your fists flex and
You’ll accuse me of thinking I’m perfect;
I’ll give up on your ability to reflect,
Execute stern hushing for my quiet effect
And we’ll live stiff with no sign of upset.

Stormy emotions from this current singe
May taint our bond with their imprint,
But our love violins aren’t in quit’s bin.
Our imperfect love remains heart-hinged.

We know when this new circle conversation ends,
I’ll be a silenced pinch, you’ll do a pouting binge,
Until need finds us easing for embrace again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Dietrich Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 9:57 PM
oh Caycay, this is so sweet how it ended. I just love your creativity. Glad this made her top ten!! Love ya, Andrea
Ashley Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 7:44 PM
A beautiful snapshot of a relationship so elegantly and tenderly portrayed, CayCay. Excellent emotional imagery.. I love how your last stanza gentle and affectionately closes the circle of life and love. Congratulations on your fantastic win. Hugs ~Susan
Leiser Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 11:42 AM
Congrats on your win with this finely penned poem, CayCay! Enjoyed :)
Scars Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 6:10 AM
oh that last stanza was awesome, wrapped up the poem perfectly! great poem thank you and congratulations! :)-luloo
Godwin Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 5:02 PM
As always, I sincerely thank you for sponsoring so many rewarding contests. I appreciate you ... CayCay
Lawless Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 9:11 AM
Damn you CayCay.....and congrats on your placement with this all to true expression of the un-choreographed conversation dance. Made me reflect on my resistance to taking "dance" lessons.
Smith Avatar
March 13, 2017 at 10:08 PM
I've perfected the pouting binge, I'll send pictures, congratulations CayCay...
Coreggia Avatar
March 12, 2017 at 8:38 AM
Beautifully told! I think many relationships fail because people do not know how to circle back to love; they are just caught in a vicious circle flinging criticism or accusations. I'm afraid I was one of those(:
Canerdy Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 9:03 PM
Dramatic and moving account--with a positive ending, CayCay! Janice
Wanter Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 7:08 PM
This brought back memories of a long time ago - and maybe a tear of forgiveness. Sometimes the circle doesn't circle any more.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 10:09 PM
now that just made me cry xomo
Ball Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 5:51 PM
Well done CayCay. For sure love is a roller coaster ride for some. As for me and my husband we drifted apart years ago. It's sad. Good luck in the contest. This is a winner. God Bless, JB
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 3:51 PM
Masterfully told CayCay, anyone who's been involved in a long term relationship can surely relate, sadly and happily. xomo!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 10:08 PM
Awesome!
Godwin Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 4:25 PM
Oh, Maureen - you left me the word, 'masterfully' - my day could not get better than that! I thank you and delight knowing you related to my write. All the best to you ... CayCay
Smith Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 3:40 PM
Every relationship knows this story, well told CayCay...
Godwin Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 4:23 PM
I agree. If anyone in a long term relationship does not know this story, they have failed to pay attention! Thanks for showing up here, Charlie. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
B. Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 2:41 PM
Relationships are work and can be very difficult at times. I loved the honesty in this write. :) A fav.
Godwin Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 4:22 PM
Thank you for commenting, I love what you said about finding 'honesty' in the write. All the best to you ... CayCay
Green Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 2:13 PM
Wow CayCay...I hate to say that this seems very familiar to me, right down to the pouting binge. Shhh, don't tell anyone though. I like how you broke this up so the initiation of the circle conversation builds to the description of all that is going on and leads to the finale where the light shines again and all is forgiven.
Godwin Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 2:35 PM
Hey, thank you for the Wow. If I had a Wow jar, I'd collect them - they make me high. Poetry hugs ... CayCay aka Silent Pinch
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