I'm not like you
you're not like me
on that
you and I
we can agree
but
strange to say
and there's no mystique
Snap!
we're really all the same
in that...
we are all unique!
the world is bleeding
fighting never-ending wars
that began and raged
with beliefs and politics ~
peace never, in consensus
Let's just agree - 'to beg to differ'
What is there to say now
What is left to be said
Has it not all been expressed
Let’s refrain from speaking further words
Discussion can turn into argument
So let’s just walk away agreeing to disagree
We do not have to agree to be friends
I respect all your views
You are my closest friend
Yet we don’t always agree
But that doesn’t have to tear our friendship
We are too mature for such foolishness
We can always accept agreeing to disagree
Let’s vow to keep our friendship true and strong
You always show respect
For I am your close friend
Though we sometimes disagree
There is no need for us to argue
It is good we can rise above the fray
And live our lives as friends agreeing to disagree
And communicate adult- to-adult
We value each other
And give ear to our views
We have so much in common
Which is the basis of our friendship
A strong bond and relationship each day
So let’s model how true relationships are maintained
Friendship is one of the greatest treasures
Surely on this we can agree
Friendship transcends full agreement
On all matters in life
Back in the days
of yesterday and today, or,
traditions and contemporaries
... she came.
Yesterday and tradition say ...
leave your things home, she'll leave your things alone.
Today and contemporaries say ...
in so many words ... heart heeds all abilities.
Yesterday and tradition say ...
you leave, she leaves, or you take, she takes.
Today and contemporaries say ...
that theirs were words of comfort.
She came and they left ... she never came back, nor did they, except one, me, [oldest parents and siblings passed]--I'm the lone inheritor, with a piece of paper of a new sizeable land and redesigned coastline, turned into a new land deed, along with my new will, --sits in a bank, I, in a beach townhouse in Hilo town. All three (3) are well-deposited earning interests, one happily due in ~June~.
I stand not to repress,
I mean only to express,
My opinions without another feeling less.
Each a diverse human being,
Common ground far between,
"Political correctness" is nothing but a dream.
No one's truth is more true,
No one's story defines you,
Same points, details differ our view.
No one person's way is right,
People revell in this fight,
This future has no exit plan in sight.
Hard yet simple it can be,
Hinders most on delivery,
Essential for hearing you & me.
Not what we said but how we say,
Usually complicates our way,
Come together, not tomorrow but today.
Our future will brighten.. you'll see,
Full of harmonious clarity,
If we can genuinely agree to disagree.
Understanding, communication & respect above all.
We must let go, let the ego fall.
We can agree on indifference while maintaining personal truth,
A vital message to pass on to our youth.
No pressure my mates,
This not what this for,
All I am thinking,
No need for this war.
Hens don't quack
and ducks don't cluck
but I don't give
a flying thwuck
By a hornet
I just got bit
Watched it swell
Cried, "O, Shlitz!"
Brother got sucker-punched
and fell to the grass
I kicked the aggressor
in his friggin' face
So, my friends, as you can see
bad words do not agree with me
If ever to use one you are tempted
Let your !$^&$%&$^&$^& tongue prevent it!
My wife and I agree
She always wins
I never lose
On High this was decreed
always will agree
exactly who we may be
you along with me
Who becomes what there is no guarantee…
With this point of view who will not agree?
The son of a blatant thief…
Can become a police chief.
I wonder why only plums from its tree!
Agree To Disagree
By: Miracle Man
7/8/2023
I’ve been known to rebel
when losing freedom of choice.
When my opinion is silenced
you’ve stolen my voice.
I find disfavor in obeying
another person’s commands.
A conversation is much better
when not laced with demands.
It isn’t always what you say,
that winds my clock, but how you say it.
Tom
The fish were excited to see the hot air balloon cat.
They agreed to come along, one brought his blue hat.
Once attached to the bottom of the basket they flew
Through the air to Michigan, maybe Kalamazoo.
This is great! The fish agreed with each other.
Until the cat pulled up their father and brother.
No one came back down, which seemed odd to them.
By the end of the ride the cat was full, said story teller Jim.
my shadow self wants freedom
my overland self is opposed
when they agree
will I be dead?
I sometimes wonder
which one would I ask?
Depends on who is in charge at that moment
Middle earth yells "let's not forget me"
So many personalities.....
f this is your thought
Or your belief
My opinion nor conviction
I shall not bequeath
We are each made different
His intention to be
Your thoughts, my thoughts
Are different you see
To force my thoughts
Or make you see
With thine own eyes
shall never be
So few words, such great meaning
That age old saying still true
Agree to disagree
That’s all we need to do
Unity is comprised
same thoughts or beliefs
Amongst comfort of many
It’s such a relief
For this beautiful world
It could be so grande
Respect our differences
United we’d stand
Opinions are great
Each have our belief
Force ours onto others
Breeds resentment and grief
For my convictions
I hold them strong
If yours aren’t the same
Doesn’t mean we are wrong
Open your heart
Have open mind
Do not force yours
I not force mine
Try it once
Its somewhere to start
Still are the lips
Full is the heart
Now we’ve learned
One important lesson
For all who are near
A lasting impression
I know and you know
What we should do
Agree to disagree
My challenge to you
I don’t understand the way
That hatred seems to rule
Every minute of every day
It seems to gain more fuel
Dave told us years ago
That “We Just Disagree”
But now we choose to hate and so
No answers will there be
Cooperation is a lost art
Collaboration can’t be found
Real solutions will never start
When hatred still abounds
There was a time not long ago
When opposite sides could talk
Design and ideas would flow
Our leaders walked the walk
That time is gone, it seems for good
And hatred rules the day
Discussions turn to attacks so rude
There’s nothing left to say
It seems that now we never find
When two on opposite sides
Disagree, but still are kind
To others far and wide
“Agree to disagree” I’ve heard the phrase
And try to comprehend
That differences, like a smoky haze
Don’t make you hate your friend
So make a change, just try and see
You’ll help this world go round
Don’t hate because you disagree
And answers will be found
Conflict is inevitable
In any meaningful relationship.
It's okay to disagree.
It's okay to want different things.
No two people are exactly the same.
No matter how deeply in love
And happy a couple is,
Both are bound to be out of sync
In terms of needs and wants
Every now and then.
Conflict is inevitable
In any meaningful relationship.
Even couples with decades
Of marital bliss have spats
Once in a blue moon.
This is common knowledge.
It's impossible to be
On the same wavelength all the time.
Even longtime lovers have different fears,
Values, tastes and preferences.
Conflict is inevitable
In any meaningful relationship.
Opinions differ; rather than
Splitting hairs ad-nauseum,
It's better to brainstorm a solution.
And it's okay to arrive at an impasse.
Avoid going down the rabbit hole
Of blaming, belittling, guilt-tripping,
And threats. For the sake of peace,
Simply agree to disagree,
And everybody wins!
Date written: 12/10/2021
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