A Stormy Relationship

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Mon, 30 Sep 2013
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Arguments and altercations at first
But making up afterwards is great.
Compromising is not an easy option
Due to our obsessive obduracy.
Explosive our relationship may be,
Failure though is not what we wish,
Give and take is the order of the day
Having agreed on a code of conduct.
I think that she’s sensitive and caring
Judging by the affection she shows.
Keen as I am to hold on to her
Last thing I want is to misbehave.
My own attitude could improve,
No man can say he is beyond reproach.
Others who say that they are diligent
Perhaps follow a positive approach.
Quite how I can change for the better
Remains a strong challenge for me
Seeing that my temperament is fiery.
To meditate could prove to be the key.
Ultimately we shall mature and mellow,
Vexatious disagreements will cease
Without disrupting our peaceful life
Xanthippe she might have been in the past
Yet she’s now lovey-dovey and sweet.
Zealous yes but in a pleasant way.

© Luigi Pagano 2013
 

Certificate U
Poem
Cherry ripe
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Well done, Luigi...particularly like 'Xanthippe'...and 'The Taming of the Shrew' sprang to mind;-)

I'm relieved to find out, though, that  'All's Well That Ends Well';-)

Tina xxx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Tina. Thanks for stopping by. I haven't posted on this site for a while but I always look in to see what's going on. Seeing this week's Inspiration Point I had to have a go especially as I had used this form previously in my poem 'Chalk and Cheese' which was rewarded with a cherry if I recall correctly. This, as it usual with most of my work, springs from my imagination and it's not a report on my domestic situation.

Ah yes, 'The Taming of the Shrew'. If only I could have a little bit of the talent that Will had!

Luigi xxx

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Congratulations! quite a feat.
Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks very much, Rhiann. Nice to hear from you.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Really good interpretation of the IP Luigi, some great use of language here.  Much enjoyed.

Linda

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for your nice comment, Linda.

Cheers, Luigi x

 

Submitted by scratch on

I admire every and all attempts at the weekly inspiration points as that type of demand is something that freezes me with anxiety. This is a very good effort Luigi.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Cheers Scratch. I find Inspiration Points a way of defeating the so called writers' block. They get me started putting pen to paper even though my efforts are not always brilliant. Thanks for reading and commenting.