No Quick Fix

We’ve proven there's no quick fix when we start to yell and cuss. Oil and water do not mix, and the same thing goes for us. When together, night and day, senseless arguments break out. And politeness fades away as we both begin to shout. Right or wrong, we won't relent; egos are immune to tears. And insults fuel our descent, like drunks quibbling over beers. Anger rises a degree when neither of us will bend. But there's no chance we'll agree, so our hearts will never mend. Arrogance spews from our lips, giving in; is hard to do. And although all reason slips, we opt to argue it through. (Quatrain) 5/2/2015

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Date: 2/25/2018 8:13:00 PM
Your poem is an excellent delivery of a great message, Emile. I read how disrespect leads to loss of sanity or reason. I love the lines "insults fuel our descent like drunks quibbling over beers" - describes the loss of dignity so well.
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Date: 2/26/2018 8:18:00 AM
Thanks so much Line, I do so appreciate your visits. Emile.
Date: 5/3/2015 6:20:00 PM
Although fictional, there's a seam of reality fusing within said words of which remind me of Social Sites and their constant egotistical glides upon non existent sheets of nonsense that make such sites like the Soup turn. Nice write Emile, smiles, James :) :)
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Date: 5/4/2015 8:12:00 AM
Thanks James, your comments and support are always welcome. Emile.
Date: 5/3/2015 10:59:00 AM
too real in one relationship... no quick fix to heal once we start with argues and not giving up each pride... the ending.. both were lost... well done, Emile :)))
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Date: 5/3/2015 11:19:00 AM
Thanks so much Aiyah, I appreciate both your comments and support. Emile.
Date: 5/3/2015 10:49:00 AM
Awesome title to this one Emile and so much truth in it as well ;) hope your weekend has been good ;)
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Date: 5/3/2015 11:08:00 AM
Thanks Wilma, I your forward to your visits they're always so friendly. Emile.
Date: 5/3/2015 9:02:00 AM
Happened with me too. I mean to keep quiet but sometimes argue till the end just to prove my point. Will fav n save this to read it many times. #7
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Date: 5/3/2015 9:05:00 AM
Thanks Nandita, you are one of my biggest fans and I really do appreciate your continued support. Emile.
Date: 5/3/2015 2:42:00 AM
think we all know this dilemma Emile where the fine line wavers excellent pen hugs 7
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Date: 5/3/2015 9:02:00 AM
Thanks Andrea, I appreciate your comments and support. Emile.
Date: 5/3/2015 1:58:00 AM
you painted a good description for the way many couples fight their battles. No quick fix is a very fitting title, Emile. great rhymed poem
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Date: 5/3/2015 1:15:00 AM
It's true, but it's also a part of relationships. A quite honest poem, indeed.
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Date: 5/3/2015 9:01:00 AM
Thanks M.L., I appreciate all your visits and your continued the support. Emile.
Date: 5/2/2015 3:32:00 PM
sometimes we just have to agree to disagree and move on Emile:-) the final stanza speaks volumes:-( Hugs jan xx
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Date: 5/2/2015 4:29:00 PM
Thanks Jan, I appreciate your words of support. Emile.
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