Give and Take

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 20 Jan 2019

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8 comments

They'd debated
at length
and she knew
he was wrong
but did not worry.
Ended the argument
sighing and saying “Yes dear”.
Was certain that later
he would appear
with a bunch of roses
and say “Sorry”.

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Aaah!

Permalink Submitted by Mark Say on Sun, 2019-01-20 12:27

The sweet realities of a long lasting relationship.

Very true, Mark.

Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on Sun, 2019-01-20 13:11

Very true, Mark.
Fifty-three years this coming March.
Thanks for your nice comment and for the always coveted cherries.

Best, Luigi

Firstly I'd like to say

Permalink Submitted by skinner_jennifer on Sun, 2019-01-20 13:45

Firstly I'd like to say congratulations on 53 years of married life Luigi. Yes give and take is what makes for a great relationship. Your poem said it all and I hope you look forward to many more years together.

Jenny. xx

Thanks for your wishes, Jenny

Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on Sun, 2019-01-20 16:28

Thanks for your wishes, Jenny. A settled and long married life teaches one how to get on with one another despite the occasional quibbles and arguments.

Luigi xx

what a lovely, thoughtful

Permalink Submitted by Di_Hard on Sun, 2019-01-20 21:26

what a lovely, thoughtful poem. 53 years together is a strong relationship, you must have made something beautiful

Delighted that it has met

Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on Mon, 2019-01-21 09:38

Pleased that it has met with your approval, Di.
A stable and long relationship has enabled us to be blessed with two delightful daughters.
Thanks for reading and for your nice thoughts.

Luigi x

Neatly put, Luigi. How often

Permalink Submitted by Rhiannonw on Mon, 2019-01-21 08:21

Neatly put, Luigi. How often arguing incites having to disagree and support what one's said, whereas left to think about it in silence, either the ridiculousness of the situation or the futility of trying to sort it out, and the silliness of quarrelling … leads to apology or at least agreement to leave the matter awhile! Rhiannon

Not very easy to pause and

Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on Mon, 2019-01-21 09:43

Not very easy to pause and reflect in the heat of the moment, Rhiannon, but as you rightly say it is the only solution not to exarcibate the situation.