For us no news is good news, yet Sophocles disagreed.
“To me so deep a silence portends some dread event”,
he mused. But his pronouncement is likely to mislead
because everyone’s opinion is bound to be different.
It cannot be denied that we are physically dissimilar
and also that we hold opposite points of view.
I aspire to a small cottage, you yearn for a large villa,
I believe in equality, a sentiment you pooh-pooh;
intellectually we differ: you are ingrained in history,
while I am quite content to read about romance:
how we tolerate each other will remain a mystery.
We will not shift position and we’ll keep our stance.
Romantically, though, we overcome impediments,
we know each other’s feelings, we think in unison.
Our souls will meld and become one in sentiments.
Nothing else matters, our love’s beyond comparison.
© Luigi Pagano 2010
Comments
skinner_jennifer | November 9, 2010 - 14:08
Ofcourse Luigi, you can always say that opposites
attract. That being so different, is what makes life
more interesting.
You have put this over so well. I hope I have read
this right.
Thankyou for an enjoyable read.
Jenny.
luigi_pagano | November 9, 2010 - 14:23
Indeed Jenny. Opposite do attract; it would be boring if we were all the same as you rightly point out.
Notwithstanding the differences in our personalities the mutual love of two people is the binding factor.
You have caught the drift of the poem absolutely spot on.
Thanks for reading.
Luigi x
skinner_jennifer | November 9, 2010 - 14:45
Phew! Thanks Luigi,
I was a bit worried there at first, incase I got it
wrong. Thankyou for letting me know, I was on the
right track.
Jenny.
jennifer | November 9, 2010 - 15:05
First read in months, and it's your poem top of the list, and what a great one!
Thoroughly entertaining, and love the rhymes,
J x
littleditty | November 9, 2010 - 15:19
nice Luigi - viva la difference!
luigi_pagano | November 9, 2010 - 15:48
Jennifer how lovely to hear from you. Long time no hear. How are you keeping? I am so glad that this poem has met with your approval as I value your opinion. Since I read that aphorism I wondered if I could use it in a poem and I finally got round to it this morning. I hope to see more of you on this site.
Luigi x
skinner_jennifer | November 9, 2010 - 15:50
Congratulations on the cherries Luigi, well
deserved.
Jenny.
luigi_pagano | November 9, 2010 - 15:51
You must be a mind reader littleditty. That was the phrase that I considered for a title.
Thanks for the comment.
Luigi x
luigi_pagano | November 9, 2010 - 15:52
Thanks Jenny, you must be my lucky charm.
Luigi x
Silver Spun Sand | November 9, 2010 - 17:56
Fantastic poem, Luigi, well deserving of its cherry, and therein, many a true word.
Tina xxx
luigi_pagano | November 9, 2010 - 19:17
A nice compliment, dear Tina, but trailing the 'Queen of cherries' by a long way. Your support is always appreciated.
Luigi xxx
fatboy74 | November 11, 2010 - 13:32
I love the fact you have got 'pooh, pooh' into a poem and it not seem out of place. Totally understand the chalk and cheese thing - very much enjoyed and well done. :-)
luigi_pagano | November 11, 2010 - 14:27
Cheers fatboy74, much appreciated.