Notes About The Poem

08/28/24

This or That Vol. 27

Third Place

Contest by Edward Ibeh

Reverse Psychology


    The girl ‘ Miss No’ born stubborn ! Since childhood 
     always acted prompt on intransigence.
     Decisive, contradicted , but not rude.
     Obstinate and not to be influenced.

   Apprehending her opposite reactions,
    Parents, free to contradict their own advice
    suggested just opposite instruction. 
    She followed their real wishes, acted nice.
      
    So comfortable on confrontation ,
    Each time showed aggression, as observed, 
     never went on easy interaction .
     Getting maturity , she fell in love.

     About her love, fiance had no doubt,
     but he understood well her ideology.
     If he expressed his love, he would be out,
     so applied reverse psychology.

      Not right to go for direct proposal.
       Better to choose opposite direction.
       Otherwise he would get straight refusal.
       Girl went to meet him on invitation.

       Being bold the guy told’ I am leaving town.
       Further, our relation, not to carry . I’m sorry.'
       Instantly she gave stern look, making frown
       and said' I won't allow : This is the time ! We will marry. '
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Ibeh Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Beautifully written quatrain, Anisha. I enjoyed reading. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
Dietrich Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Love the way you made the girl be so bold in this poem.
Dutta Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Thanks Andrea. Love
Shaw Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 7:07 AM
A very wise, and clever man . . .
Dutta Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Thanks for your visit and appreciation. Blessings
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