if you're sluicing life a row boat
and your s.o. with a motor,
is this a problem or a difference
to be enjoyed, and employed?
my s.o. saw the boats as problem
while I thought the difference good,
I learned to race a motor boat
he learned to slow and take a look.
defined as problem it was wedge
as difference the very spice of life,
he criticized the rowing about,
in the end the wedge won out.
since outcome came from attitude,
in affairs of mind and heart
complementary should be
the yin and yang: not lose or win.
ban the opposites of life
unless your filling up the tub,
making ice or blowing steam,
playing the rival softball team.
