Opposites Attract

When we were single, what was it they said?
That 'opposites attract', something like that.
But being young in love - we charged ahead
and learned just what they meant right off the bat.
You liked your bacon crisp; I liked mine soft.
I drove like Dale Earnhardt; you'd take it slow.
When I served burnt toast, you just gently coughed
and ate that charcoal like a GI Joe.
In politics we sometimes disagree,
yet you still kindly hear my point of view.
We may not always bond religiously,
but no one I know shows more grace than you.
To me, you are the definition of
what people fondly speak of as True Love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2020 at 1:56 PM
This one would be comparable for me to the one I wrote for my husband. A Threadbare love. It's so down to earth but HUMAN. Maybe the judges would like that!!
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March 8, 2020 at 1:55 PM
John, this is another one that for me is one of your best. I see ahead that there only remains a Biblical one, which would not work for the contest. So now I have seen all your sonnets. I faved one of them, so that one for sure you need to enter and the other three i just told you were good, I hope you will choose among those remaining sonnets! It was fun seeing all your sonnets. Are they the total sum of all your sonnets you have written?
Rose  Avatar
February 22, 2020 at 6:27 AM
Ah, she sounds amazing dear John. Anyone who can eat burnt toast like a GI , is worthy of being named true love. Congratulations on a win and awesome poem. Have a blessed day.
Watt Avatar
February 22, 2020 at 1:05 PM
Pixie, she is amazing. Anyone who can put up with my flaws and quirks for 35 years of marriage deserves a medal! Love your comment, thank you ~ John
Roper Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 9:48 PM
John, a perfect love are the ones that are just the opposites. I had one of those relationships. He loved his camping and hunting and I rather go out to a move or stay home. He loved his sports, I'd rather see a sci-fi movie. But we were just like a coin flip one side it's a face of the president flip to the other side I'm the bird that wants to fly. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Watt Avatar
February 21, 2020 at 12:17 AM
Eve, thank you so much for the chatty comment. I love knowing that about you. I also love your coin analogy. Thank you for the friendly visit. Hugs ~ John
Y. Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 7:10 PM
WoW! John, This is a well written Sonnet. But the thing that I liked about it so much ,was it was filled with love” in a romantic, down to earth “ type of way.Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved. Enjoy the rest your day:-) Alexis
Watt Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 7:25 PM
Thank you very much for the congrats and the kind words. I do tend towards the down to earth style in my writing. Enjoy your day, Alexis
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 10:22 AM
This is me and my mate John. I tend to think love will never be boring and we have endured together a love of almost forty years. I adored your winning sonnet! Congratulations!
Watt Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 11:33 AM
Connie, so glad you could relate. We just celebrated 35 years in December. Have a very happy 40 anniversary! Thanks for the read and the lovely comment ~ John
Chiri Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 3:37 AM
Congrats on your win I loved it!;)
Watt Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 11:32 AM
Brenda, thank you very much for sponsoring the sonnet contest and for the generous placement among the winners. I love reading sonnets and now I have a whole list of sonnets to enjoy! ~ John
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 4:46 PM
Hey I missed this one. Good job with the theme. Very down to earth. I am trying to picture if it's TRUE about u and your wife. I was thinking you'd be much the same religiously. & I gotta tell you, bacon has to be crisp. Ha.
Watt Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 8:59 PM
I'll answer this Q in Soupmail.
Romios Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 5:06 PM
I love It John. How totally true and best Wishes in the contest. Thanks again for res I sing to my POTD. Panagiota Romios xx
Watt Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 5:24 PM
I do appreciate your comment. I hope that your POTD opened doors to new friends for you here at Soup ~ John
Turner Avatar
February 10, 2020 at 7:21 PM
Very sweet sonnet, John. Made me smile:)
Watt Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 12:46 AM
I appreciate your kind words, Daniel
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