Opposites Attract...?

When opposites don't work out...

Opposites might “attract”

But opposites do not last

Opposites might “complete each other”

But the bonds eventually pass 

 

Wherein lies attraction?

What does attraction mean?

Are we referring to mutual love

Or simply mutual greed?

 

Are we attracted to the gift?

Or attracted to the giver?

Does “attraction” mean a heaven

Or a delicious, temporal shiver?

 

Attraction isn’t explicitly

Something amazing or great

For humans and fish alike are lured

Attracted by the bait

 

Now what does “opposite” mean?

Why would we think they attract?

We’re fed with lies to support diversity

Then surprised at the congruity it lacks

 

The root word for “opposite”? You guessed it: “Oppose”

So how would we find this congruent?

We find that at first these differences help 

We feel emotionally affluent

 

But then we see that Yin and Yang

Were just not meant to be

They certainly swirled around

But so do whirlpools in the sea

 

 

They certainly circle each other

The black and white never are grey

But wrestlers circle each other

And predators circle their prey

 

If you want completion, you must complete

Two must be perfectly one

If there were not a Master Plan somewhere

The earth would not circle the sun

 

A key will not fit in the wrong keyhole

And forcing it will cause it to break

Your hearts are not meant to be jimmied and picked

There is a Key that your heart can take

 

Do not settle for the improper match

For opposing matches are not matches at all

Attraction does not always mean completion

Don’t walk through a door that’s really a wall. 

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Much food for thought here, not sure it depends on whether or not we're similar or opposites, it just boils down to devotion & perseverance after that initial spark wears off and real life begins....love the fish analogy....ooh shiny stuff. ;-) Great read, enjoyed.

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

I'm glad you enjoy this piece. And yes it does depend on devotion and perseverance, but it has to be mutual, otherwise it won't work. There has to be mutual effort, which won't happen if the two are complete opposites, because one will want to put effort into it, while the other will not.

[Coyote Poetry]

I don't know. Opposite do attract and create a wild ride. I believe if two people are the same. Lesser chance of success. Boredom is worst than warm beer. I always wanted the woman I shouldn't want. Maybe didn't last a lifetime. It was a okay place to be. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry. You open the door to a long conversation.
Coyote

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

There are many different mixes of people, so being dissimilar is more common than exactly opposite. Psychological studies on behavior/relationships have proven that opposites do attract, but the most fulfilling unions are between people who share common interests. Besides this, it does depend on if you want a wild one night stand, or a lasting relationship. The point of this poem was simply this: opposites do not often last. This is because if we are talking opposites, there is not often mutual understandings or agreements, because that's impossible if two people think entirely different. Boredom does not come from two people sharing commonalities, as often as it comes from a lack of nurturing the relationship as we ought to on a daily basis. The romance has to continue everyday, the pursuit of each other has to continue. Boredom is more often the result of laziness rather than two people being similar. Thank you for your thoughts on this, and the kind words of affirmation.

[Saddam]

They certainly circle each other
The black and white never are grey
But wrestlers circle each other
And predators circle their prey.

Very enjoying piece of art. Love to read, once I think what is write for. But realise soon, very good and lovely piece. Great.

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

thank you very much for the kind words :)

[Saddam]

You are most welcome.

[Jewel Chanda]

well written ... liked it:)

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

So glad you liked it!

[FlamingPhoenix]

Oh my! This is excellent work with much to ponder upon and reflect. And sadly it makes me the woman I knew in a dream that I pushed away because I thought she might be just too much like me!

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

I'm happy you approve of this piece, and I'm equally happy it causes some thinking. Always good to get people to ponder about things :)

[kublakhan27]

Given my general cynicism towards relationships these days, this one definitely speaks to me...every relationship is a compromise, and I think we all feel as though we give up the most under the circumstances...powerful write, well done.

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

Thank you for your kind comments :)
Every lasting relationship is indeed a compromise, based off a good deal of effort, and even more forgiveness and understanding. I suppose it boils down to whether your focus is on your partner or just on yourself.

[kublakhan27]

True words indeed...always a pleasure :)

[s y e]

Hm..... I do think opposites can attract but to a certain extent -- if they both really want it to work then I think it will. I agree with Frieda here, really!

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

Well, what I was really saying was that opposites DO attract, but like you and Frieda pointed out, attraction isn't the foundation of a lasting relationship, so YES opposites attract, but that attraction doesn't last if there is no mutual WORK in the relationship.:)

[Brook]

I think this is written wonderfully, i really enjoyed it. I love how it rhymes, and the language you've used. Amazing write!

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

Thank you very much for this great review! I'm glad you liked it! :)

[LadyAnn68]

I love it! Excellent defining and excellent word choice. YOu ahve certainly captured the spirit of "opposites" and I agree it is nothing but an invisible wall.

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

Thank you for your kind review! :) I'm glad you liked this one :)

[Tina Louise UK]

Interesting read...thought provoking! good one :) x

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

Thank you :) I'm glad it caused you to think - always my intention with my work :)