Impasse

Fom the very start you undermine my methods
of presenting a fact,
So once more my analysis of crisis heading on to
the one way street.
Divide and share the blame I insist,
.....after deciding wrong and right,
You refuse to accept verdict of guilt,
for you the size of misdeed Is irrelevant.
There is no difference between oranges and apples,
they are all fruit you persist.

I am aware of U-turns and sign- post,
You notice, to dodge the length of argument.
I like to bring up conclusions of past,
and compare them to the present predicament,
but you want to take the nearest exit,
to avoid the depth of a full inquest.
You accuse, that I have taken finger pointing to a form of art.
I need't hold my breath to know the destination of our rift.
Wherever and whenever we start
Our comparisons are never on the high note.
They always reach an impasse on dead- end street.

We are never on the same page of
an argument's agreement.
You can give Confucius a run for his philosophy of ethics
with your diverting act
I decide on cure all; the silent treatment!
But it has no resilience to stay put.
In your loving embrace and warm kiss, like a wax doll I melt.
Making me aware of my nitpicking talent
I dissolve the resolution and forgo my upper hand and the conquest!

Author's Note

The picture is a poster on a school wall. "We can't go back and Change what has happened, but there is always an opportunity to start a fresh".

Reviews

[Chryiss]

While reading, I didn't think of it as an argument between people in a romantic relationship, but at the end it made sense and was rather sweet. Despite all the frustration in trying to have a straight talk, in the end, you just love and forgive them all the same. I like how I understood this late, since the beginning and middle parts are so applicable to many other relationships and people.
Also, really like the use of signs and exits while driving as a metaphor for the conversation's direction--nice work!!

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank for your beautiful review and understanding my thoughts completely. It's really a pleasure to have your visit. I appreciate it very much.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, and sometimes there is an impasse as neither side will admit wrong...silence is uncomfortable...
then there is the making-up but without really talking it out, the smokey haze hovers...
the air never quite clears and each impasse becomes harder to get through.
j.

[Mrudula Rani]

I agree. Every impasse should be resolved before they accumulate into a barrier too big to Cross. Thank you for your wonderful review.

[Maxwell Ryder]

In Polish we call this “gorące przeproszenie” - hot forgiving.

[Mrudula Rani]

"Gorace przeproszenie" sounds very beautiful. In português it is called Amor!

[Jimmy Yetts]

Losing an argument to love is probably the best way to lose.
Despite various "tripping-up tactics" you both employ, way down deep each of you knows the truth.
Games are one thing; love is quite another!

[Mrudula Rani]

Sometimes we just argue to bring the best out of us. Thank you JY.

[Chris Shaw]

I can remember the energy that went into these type of disagreements years ago, when in the early days of our relationship when we were both trying to get the upper hand. We have both mellowed and we and come to a satisfactory conclusion now much sooner and agreeably. Smiling when I reflect on this. Our nitpicking days are over. An interesting topic for a poem, and a good one.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

It is wonderful to have harmony in a relationship, and that is possible only when there is mutual understanding and love. Thank you for your lovely comments.

[Chris Shaw]

You are very welcome M.

[barleygirl]

This is a realistic & creative way to describe how lovers fight. Being alone, it’s easy for me to say “no blame & no pity parties” but I know that, in the throes of a lover’s quarrel, we break all the rules as you describe here with vivid & artful details. I tend to be the silent type. I refuse to engage, which can infuriate (sometimes called “passive aggression”). But in the end, I love your “silent treatment” as a prelude to “kiss and make up”! Even tho you describe the fighting so aptly, there’s also a tone of playfulness thru-out which blossoms at the end. Some people are drawn to the fight, to the drama & intensity, it’s a game (but not in a bad way). Thanks for reminding me what I’m missing (not missing at all, really!) Fondly, Margie

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you Querida Margie, for your unique and wonderful review that makes you special in every respect. Your understand of human nature is outstanding. Um beijo

[emmajoy]

Strange how emotions can lose or win distorted disagreements.. how t wo a dults can play c
at and mouse knowing there mi ght well be a winner,, a loser.. and more tha n like.. a h appy ending - till the next time.. Your words r emind me of scrolls laid in precious che sts opened only by regal demand!
' .. I like to bring up conclusions of past, ~ and compare them to the present predicament,~ but you want to take the nearest exit, ~ to avoid the depth of a full inquest. ' ~ wisdom and e motion rarely make good bedfellows¬ Such a rich discussion, such a beautiful and inevitable finish!!!

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank You Emmajoy, for your visit and for your wonderful thoughts on my words.

[Arya]

Many people want to avoid the actual reasoning and evidence and tend to divert from the actual topic sometimes. Beautifully expressed!

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you very much for your wonderful review.

[Ardra]

Love this line

You accuse, that I have taken finger pointing to a form of art. 

Heheh... :)
Lovely poem....trying to hit your head on a wall seems better idea ...when we are in such situations...I truly understand and love all what you have portrayed here... :))

[Mrudula Rani]

Winning an argument ( from them) is a battle every time! Thank you for your lovely review.

[Neville]

This is amazingly well writ... a great poem indeed.....oh and the bonnet was down..... Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you dear friend. .... I will remember about the bonnet! Abraço( hug).

[Neville]

and I thank you... Impasse is a really great poem & true....N

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you, your encouraging words mean a lot to me dear friend.

[Neville]

My pleasure M..... N