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If I say turn left, he's sure to go right. If I say let's drop it, he'll just want to fight. The few times he asks me to go out to eat, he wants the one restaurant I like the least. If on a vacation we chose both to go, I'd most like a cruise while he would want snow. And if to a state fair he'd take me sometime, to see art exhibits he'd see as a crime! Would he ride a pendulum? How he would moan! To go on a ride, I'd be going alone. He hates any store I might like at the malls, but go nuts for Home Depot, where I'd stare at walls. When choosing a channel to hear as we travel, my popular music would make him unravel. We're both so predictable, and it's because I always think opposite of how he does. Dec. 5, 2019 for Nina Parmenter's Predictable Poetry Contest

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Date: 12/22/2019 12:22:00 PM
My friend comes through with another winner!! It is said that opposites attract, but I never adhered to that. lol I like commonality but will settle for whatever maintains harmony. On the other hand, I do spend a lot of time at Home Depot and she shops Amazon more frequently than I like because every day is like Christmas to her. Love your poem and I wish you a great and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You have been such an inspiration to me, and I cherish your friendship.
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Date: 12/12/2019 6:14:00 PM
That is so me and my husband!
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Date: 12/10/2019 2:38:00 PM
congrats on your winning poem Andrea
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Date: 12/10/2019 12:53:00 PM
Boy does this sound familiar Andrea! Opposites do attract, but staying together can sometimes be a real challenge. This winning poem is very worthy Andrea. It is Trophy material for me! Congratulations! : ) xxoo
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Date: 12/10/2019 11:55:00 AM
Oh, Andrea! You just nailed it - so well stated - well written. Sometimes I say to my husband "Black?" I just want to see if he will say white!" Perfect examples! Made me smile. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 12/10/2019 11:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea. A pithy poem about opposites. I have to confess I would "go nuts for Home Depot" too.
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Date: 12/7/2019 6:21:00 PM
Yes, opposites attract, I can also attest! I could live in a book store...not my honey. I like brief descriptions — he is analytical (enough said)
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Date: 12/7/2019 7:59:00 AM
Brilliantly written, Andrea.Unique theme for the contest. Reads like a winner...
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Date: 12/7/2019 2:31:00 AM
It is interesting that a couple who is notoriously unpredictable to everyone else is an "easy read" to each other. Nice one, Andrea!
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Date: 12/6/2019 11:41:00 PM
the name drew me back a second time... so your title is excellent... the poem... well that was great the first two times I read it.. now it is all cheesecake and dessert... write more... that is why I am re reading..hugs... have a super Christmas. God Bless. Ann
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/7/2019 7:41:00 PM
you are so sweet!
Date: 12/6/2019 7:14:00 PM
You say tomato - I say pototo. Clever - good luck in the contest! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
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Date: 12/6/2019 6:49:00 PM
You are addressing a common theme here, Could be a falling out of love? Sure to do well in contest...love it.
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Date: 12/6/2019 7:08:00 AM
You described many many couples, Andrea...nicely done--apt for the contest.
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Date: 12/6/2019 7:08:00 AM
A battle of wills, with a humorous touch, Love it!
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Date: 12/6/2019 7:04:00 AM
Nicely done Andrea. I understand this completely. Best wishes in the contest
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Date: 12/5/2019 11:46:00 PM
As the saying goes, opposites attract, how very true that is. Tom
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Date: 12/5/2019 11:35:00 PM
Love this one, Andrea. It's adorable. Love to you, Gina
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Date: 12/5/2019 9:24:00 PM
That sounds like past relationships I have been in. Sometimes opposites attract. Thanks for sharing this and best of luck in the contest
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Date: 12/5/2019 8:53:00 PM
Made me giggle! Good luck in the contest! xomo
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Date: 12/5/2019 8:39:00 PM
Pray for each other. Find things you do like together... try to enjoy ... time... it is passing so fast. Lovely write. I hope you win. You are such a wonderful poetess. Ann
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