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Wednesday, 27 July 2016

Thread of acceptance



I saw them first in the park
On a beautiful spring morning;
A very good looking couple
That grabbed everyone's attention
The man looked extremely polished
Reserved and quiet
The woman was a wild bird
Laughing loudly, without any restraint
Fleeting here to there
Always up to some mischief.
I could often hear them
Bickering with each other
On silly, meaningless subjects
Till they were worn out
And headed towards home.

I observed them every Sunday
Month after month
As they bickered and debated;
I frantically searched for the glue
That held them together
Despite the silly fights.
It was after my chat
 With the lady one evening
I learnt that there was no glue.
It was the pious thread of acceptance
That kept them together
They loved to fight
As much as they loved to love
None wanted to change anything 
About each other.

-Purba Chakraborty
(27.07.2016)



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52 comments:

  1. aha...accepting each other as they are...this simple thing sometimes seems almost impossible...wonderful write Purba....

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    1. So true, Sumana Ma'am. Once the two people accept each other the way they are, nothing can separate them. Thank you so much :)

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  2. This is wonderfully romantic Purba, what better way to define acceptance than in a loving and blooming relationship :D Beautifully executed.

    Lots of love,
    Sanaa

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    1. Thank you so much dear Sanaa. Glad you liked it :)

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  3. Recipe for a perfect relationship - accept as they are and more importantly, accept their mistakes.

    Beautiful poem.

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  4. Love the way you've put your message accross "it was the pious thread of acceptance" wonderfully written

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  5. Wow Purba what a powerful message....I find such bold truth in your words...

    'None wanted to change anything
    About each other.'

    That is the miracle, isn't it!

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    1. Indeed. Such relationships are nothing short of a miracle. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Donna :)

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  6. Ha, people enjoying the bickering........I do like the idea that they accept each other for who they are...........that goes a long way.

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  7. Accept as they are.. How important it is in a relationship. Well written, Purba!

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  8. Unless the bickering erodes the loves...over time. There is a fine balance between acceptance and happiness, isn't there!

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    1. Yes acceptance should not seem like compromise.

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  9. Beautifully written! And nice thoughts, in a relation it's important to ask less questions and respect each other as they are rather than asking them to change.

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    1. Yes Kishor. When a person tries to change the other, conflict occurs. Thank you so much :)

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  10. Acceptance definitely comes from debates and arguments, for those bickerings make one realise the futility of the effort.

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  11. What a powerful message... truly acceptance is the key for any relationship. Very beautifully penned dear :)

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  12. The idea of a relationship is to accept the other person as they are because that is what attracted them to you. Trying to make changes will only hurt the arrangement.

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  13. It is the best foundation for a relationship...

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  14. No one can work out the chemistry of a couple. What works for one does not for another.

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  15. Loving each others differences...nothing can beat that...very well observed and beautifully written too...loved it:-)

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  16. I love this story. :)

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  17. Such a sweet story. And you've penned down these lines so beautifully in your signature Purba style. Have a great weekend, Purba. :)

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    1. Thank you for your wonderful comment dear. Glad you liked it :)

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  18. Secret of a relationship. Acceptance.Beautifully penned, Purba. :)

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  19. Love and little fight make relation more stronger.

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    1. True! The little fight makes a relationship stronger :)

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  20. An enviable relationship... and one that would prosper.
    Something to aim for.

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  21. A warm read.Nicely done Purba.

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  22. A warm read.Nicely done Purba.

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  23. Such a lovely gem inspiring us that yes - acceptance is the key to love and life. So much to feel through your words, dear Purba :)

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    1. Yes Arti. Acceptance is needed not only for a beautiful relationship, but also for a beautiful life. Thanks dear for your lovely comment :)

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  24. This one will be among your best poems...so well conceived and such a strong message through a beautiful story...awesome work dear :-)

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    1. Thank you so much dear. You saying one of my best poems...it means a lot. Glad you liked it :)

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  25. Opposites attract and the negative complements the positive... Nice write!

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