Done With That!

 

 

You know the saying,

You’ve heard it oft

Though some look down on it

And they scoff.

 

Common in quarrels

That go nowhere

In which no one is advancing

And a stalemate is feared.

 

Often a waste of time

And energy too

And neither of the combatants

Sees the other’s view. 

 

 

In Bajan vernacular:

“I dun wid dat!

You could keep on if you wish

But I’ll not answer back.”

 

Could be a problem

You are seeking to solve

And having given it all you know

It can’t be resolved.

 

“I done wid dat!

Dat is a waste of time!

A set determination to finish

Before losing yuh mind.

 

Sometimes it’s a copout:

Unable to cope,

The opponent is too intimidating

And fear replaces hope.

 

Or a conjugal noise:

A fight for the last say

In which case a woman must win,

It’s the only way.

 

 

Yes, I am aware

The doghouse beckons

But that is the chance I’ll take

I reckon.

 

And besides,

I done with that!

If you’re not convinced by now,

Then it’s your lack.

 

Lack of understanding,

That’s what!

I wouldn’t dare take any credit

For the little you’ve got.

 

Please have the last say

In the space following,

I’ve already made up my mind

I cannot win.

 

 

Stewart Russell © December 6, 2024