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The Argument

The Argument 

                     words
             intent, defensive
      explaining, correcting, hurting
   feelings, spirits, relations, screams
      alarming, regretting, begging
                forlorn, fragile
                       pleas

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 9/28/2024 11:15:00 AM

Sally, a great summary of the various levels of arguments. I like how you start with more gentle words...though this is all subject to interpretation. It's all good to consider and we can try to treat each other with empathy, kindness, and understanding that all lead to agreement and compromise! It would be great of more people would consider how to settle differences at kinder level of interaction.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/26/2024 12:04:00 PM

Hello Sally, I do not like arguments. There were too many of them between my parents it was intense. An uncomfortable feeling. Anger would hang in the air for weeks. My husband died. We never argued. We talked it out. I prefer it that way. Hurt words are hurt feelings. Hugs. /Darlene/

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/14/2024 10:01:00 AM

Dear Sally, your golden pen captures the angst, destruction and regret harsh words can cause between people, especially those in close relationship with each other. The aftermath is never pretty until those involved can muster the want to listen and love enough to forgive. I adore your diamante of well chosen, emotional words. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/4/2024 11:56:00 AM

Hello Sally, i do not like to argue. there was too much of it when i grew up. i would rather talk it out. Hugs. /Darlene/

Mike Bayles

Date: 9/1/2024 12:21:00 PM

Sally, you've covered the feelings of an argument well.

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/29/2024 12:37:00 PM

Yes it all comes to pass Sally...And then it goes Past, and thoughts form the discourse..Of Course..Horse sense needed.'

thriveni c mysore

Date: 8/26/2024 7:27:00 PM

a thin line between argument and debate. loved your diamante dear poet. happy writing. I send you a soup mail.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/26/2024 6:59:00 AM

Dear Sally, I came by to read your wonderful Diamantes. So well written and leads you through till the end. I love it has a philosophical spin with lots of emotions. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Silent One

Date: 8/25/2024 9:27:00 AM

Nicely done Sally... Great selection of words..

Tom Woody

Date: 8/24/2024 5:26:00 PM

I think you summed it up quite nicely. In 30 years I can probably count on one hand the number of times my wife and I have argued. Peace is the goal

Sally Eslinger
Date: 8/24/2024 6:40:00 PM