Disputes

 

 

Whenever we dispute

Do we feel that we are wrong?

Certainly not me, my friend,

Hence, I argue strong.

 

Who would argue strong

In the knowledge he is wrong

And on the back of all this

Stretch it out long?

 

I guess a fool would

But then again, it’s his nature

And such I would dare say

Never sees the full picture.

 

That’s why it is important

To make sure of the facts

Before arguing wrong and strong

And talking crap.

 

 

I have been wrong

Though I was sure I was right

But apologetically changed my mind

When I saw the light.

 

And not once or twice

But more that I can count,

And of course, given my age now,

I can’t tell you the amount.

 

Number, not amount,

I can hear the grammar purists

But having claimed poetic license

I can do this.

 

 

 

You see what I mean?

You still want to dispute,

Okay, you are right and I am wrong

But I shall remain resolute.

 

It’s my poem, not yours,

And amount sounds better,

No need to continue this dispute,

You can use number.

 

Nobody disputes a point

That he knows to be true,

That is why from time to time

Disputes will accrue.

 

Stewart Russell © February 24, 2024