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Circle Conversation Quarrels

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 affect 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. March 8, 2017

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Date: 3/22/2018 9:57:00 PM
oh Caycay, this is so sweet how it ended. I just love your creativity. Glad this made her top ten!! Love ya, Andrea
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Date: 3/22/2018 7:44:00 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
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Date: 3/22/2018 11:42:00 AM
Congrats on your win with this finely penned poem, CayCay! Enjoyed :)
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Date: 3/22/2018 6:10:00 AM
oh that last stanza was awesome, wrapped up the poem perfectly! great poem thank you and congratulations! :)-luloo
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 3/22/2018 5:02:00 PM
As always, I sincerely thank you for sponsoring so many rewarding contests. I appreciate you ... CayCay
Date: 3/14/2017 9:11:00 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.
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Date: 3/13/2017 10:08:00 PM
I've perfected the pouting binge, I'll send pictures, congratulations CayCay...
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Date: 3/12/2017 8:38:00 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(:
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Date: 3/8/2017 9:03:00 PM
Dramatic and moving account--with a positive ending, CayCay! Janice
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Date: 3/8/2017 7:08:00 PM
This brought back memories of a long time ago - and maybe a tear of forgiveness. Sometimes the circle doesn't circle any more.
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/8/2017 10:09:00 PM
now that just made me cry xomo
Date: 3/8/2017 5:51:00 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
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Date: 3/8/2017 3:51:00 PM
Masterfully told CayCay, anyone who's been involved in a long term relationship can surely relate, sadly and happily. xomo!
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/8/2017 10:08:00 PM
Awesome!
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 3/8/2017 4:25:00 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
Date: 3/8/2017 3:40:00 PM
Every relationship knows this story, well told CayCay...
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 3/8/2017 4:23:00 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
Date: 3/8/2017 2:41:00 PM
Relationships are work and can be very difficult at times. I loved the honesty in this write. :) A fav.
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 3/8/2017 4:22:00 PM
Thank you for commenting, I love what you said about finding 'honesty' in the write. All the best to you ... CayCay
Date: 3/8/2017 2:13:00 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.
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 3/8/2017 2:35:00 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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