Tag Archives: Compromise

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER BARGAIN

Posted on December 30, 2015 by elainedanforth

Another day, another bargain– struck between two lovers– each one concedes a self-directed seed– and thus can blend the wills, to make them tend into one will to bleed, and soften up the pair’s good fit to fine tune it, … Continue reading →

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HEALING

Posted on November 10, 2015 by elainedanforth

Healing sometimes takes you by surprise. . . It throws you from your act of balancing that you’ve done long, yourself, your life to compromise. . . and, though that gig was in its own way challenging, the newfound sense … Continue reading →

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REALIZE YOURSELF

Posted on October 11, 2015 by elainedanforth

realize yourself– for you were given human eyes– and your deep soul accepts no compromise, and will not be appeased, not even by the choicest prize that you can spy on any sales or upscale fancy shelf. So don’t look … Continue reading →

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COMPROMISE (AND DON’T!)

Posted on May 7, 2015 by elainedanforth

Compromise is both an overused and an underused principle. Strike a graceful pose to balance you twixt both of those– And, like the soft but thorn-protected rose, you will be invincible.

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UGH! GIVE ME A LITTLE DUCT TAPE OR A PLUG!

Posted on April 12, 2014 by elainedanforth

UGH! repair a leak or any thing that doesn’t work with a little duct tape or a makeshift plug. . . yes, it’s a lot like the adaged age-old chore of sweeping dirt under age-old adaged rug. . . but … Continue reading →

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COOPERATION, COMPROMISE, PERFECTION

Posted on August 5, 2013 by elainedanforth

Cooperation goes hand in hand with compromise. . . fiercely fixing eyes on the unyielding, static prize of an image of perfection invites obstruction. . . For, for a plan to be perfected its introduction into air, water and sod, … Continue reading →

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