Compromise
When I give and you take
You call that compromise.
When I am told to take it or leave it
You tell me that's a good deal.
When I feel wrong even when right
You talk about valuable perspective.
When I vow to finally grow up
You warn me not to get boring.
You feast on my accommodations
as I yearn for non-negotiable love.
About this poem
Compromised can be compromised.
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Written on July 11, 2024
Submitted by rich7 on July 11, 2024
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Quick analysis:
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 320 |
Words | 68 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 10 |
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