The Argument

The Argument 

                     words
             intent, defensive
      explaining, correcting, hurting
   feelings, spirits, relations, screams
      alarming, regretting, begging
                forlorn, fragile
                       pleas
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Beaufort Avatar
September 28, 2024 at 11:15 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.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 12:04 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/
Ashley Avatar
September 14, 2024 at 10:01 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
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 4, 2024 at 11:56 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/
Bayles Avatar
September 1, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Sally, you've covered the feelings of an argument well.
Maverick Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Yes it all comes to pass Sally...And then it goes Past, and thoughts form the discourse..Of Course..Horse sense needed.'
mysore Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 7:27 PM
a thin line between argument and debate. loved your diamante dear poet. happy writing. I send you a soup mail.
Rodgers Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 6:59 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
One Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Nicely done Sally... Great selection of words..
Jones Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Wonderful work!
Eslinger Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Oh glad you like this! Thanks for commenting. Much appreciated.
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