The Art of Argument

the art of argument
piloting nimble persuasion
across complicit anarchy
stoic facts and sly lies
sparring in dueling sentences

5/17/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Bocsa Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 2:29 AM
Dueling feelings let us know communication from soul to soul may be not only with words, but especially, sharing from experience to experience: what really happen with your verses, thus argument of your talent -a thing of beauty...
Faulkner Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 10:59 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Ovidiu-
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 4, 2019 at 12:57 AM
So clever Michelle. Congratulations on your deserving First Placement! : )
Kiser Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 3:48 PM
This was really brilliant!
Proxenos Avatar
May 22, 2019 at 12:36 AM
You've won the argument and the contest! And the way you won the argument in poetic form, is very clever and creative! Either real or fantasy, a winner Michelle. Hugs, Jennifer.
Kiser Avatar
May 21, 2019 at 2:38 PM
You nailed that one! Well done!
Faulkner Avatar
May 21, 2019 at 11:12 PM
Thank you, M.L, appreciate it.
Dietrich Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 6:41 PM
wow, very well done. I avoided that middle one, writing on an idea!! I do better with the third type of theme!
Faulkner Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM
I decided to challenge myself by doing something out of my comfort zone - appreciate your comment, Andrea!
Wolf Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 12:57 PM
Ha, ha: 'stoic facts and sly lies' -- sounds like sophistry to me. But then again, that's debatable. :) gw '
Faulkner Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 6:58 PM
I never took debate in school, so I guess I wouldn't know-so glad you like this one, gw!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 8:13 AM
Ooh Yes! A winner for me :) Good luck in the contest! xomo
Faulkner Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 6:52 PM
Thanks so much, Maureen!
Allison Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 12:40 AM
Brilliantly expressed!:-) hugs Jan xx
Faulkner Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 6:51 PM
Thanks so much, Jan, hugs to you as well:)
Ashley Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 9:49 PM
'The art of the argument' is expressed with amazing artistry, Michelle. Your last line is a brilliant summation for this shining gem. Wondrous poetry. Best wishes for a win and best wishes for you.. ~Susan
Faulkner Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 6:50 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Susan-
Krutsinger Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 8:41 PM
I have never in my life heard "argument" explained in such a poetically sound way! Michelle, this is marvelous! Good luck in this contest!
Faulkner Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 4:09 PM
So flattered, thank you, Caren!
Leffanta Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 8:24 PM
But the cowardly avoid face-to-face and snipe bogus tweets. Good luck, Michelle!
Faulkner Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 4:07 PM
Too true, Rico, thanks!
Cholt Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 6:57 PM
You describe the art very nicely. I'm particularly fond of the last line "sparring in dueling sentences". This is a great description of a true argument. Every success in the competition.
Faulkner Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 6:59 PM
Much appreciate your thoughtful comment, W.A.
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