Some say that opposites attract,
bring compliments of strengths we lack;
I’ve found this, in degree, is true,
but vital “sames” knit one from two:
If to intelligence you’d cleave,
this trait you also must achieve;
as virtue loveth all that’s pure,
so patience, twinned, will long endure.
Integrity embraceth truth,
deceit will wound like serpent’s tooth;
compassionate is mercy’s claim
on those whose habits bear her name!
Emotion’s tide that swells today
will ebb; then attitudes display!
When anger rises, bite your tongue,
the uncast barb’s with ease undone!
To do one’s best when it’s a grind,
hold loyal, trustworthy and kind ~
our choice is born anew each hour,
to nurture love or starve it sour.
With others, give your spouse due praise,
his little faults withhold from gaze.
Each day’s a chance to prove anew
your mate’s best choice of all was you!
And through life’s storms and bitter surge
together faced, the twain emerge
as from a chrysalis, transformed:
one heart on two bright wings is borne!
Author notes
Prompt: advantages of marriage
compliment: to supply something missing; to complete a whole
knit: to become closely and firmly joined together
borne: to carry; to be fit for or worthy of
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i love this poem thank you for entering
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Great rhythm, rhyme, and much wisdom in this write. Some differences may prove advantageous, but not any of these virtues or traits. I would add humor.
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Some good advice ...
Your poem is well-written and well-shared! I so enjoyed some of your choice lines as well.
"but vital “sames” knit one from two:"
"With others, give your spouse due praise,
his little faults withhold from gaze."
(so important to the others as well for it makes one uncomfortable to hear it)
I also believe that much of this applys to anyone that I would call my friend ... for if not then I would call them an acquaintance.
Very nicely shared poet! j
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Excellent! Wise words to live by, and beautifully written with such precise meter and creative phrasing. Love it!
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Brilliant!
All the best advice with ease of rhyme and perfect iambic quatrameter! You amaze me!
KW~
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Wow...this says so much...lots of love and good luck.
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