POETRY | THE BRAIN IS A NOODLE
The House of Debate
Hours-long discussions into the wee night
Most couples argue over big things — money, sex, children, the bills Not in my house — We argue over philosophical topics that only intellectuals would understand And when I say argue I don’t mean the shouting and screaming or the tossing about of things No, we debate — long diatribes or a soliloquy (in case the other has stopped listening) Hours-long discussions into the wee night which can cause ear bleeds and sudden silly misunderstandings until I usually decide I’d rather be happy than be right
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A poetic response to Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她)’s #TBINWritingPrompt: a silly misunderstanding
I’ve amassed a nice size list of work that leaves me in awe. I used to write appreciation lists, but I no longer have the time. I still keep the list though and it continues to grow. Check it out and maybe you will find a few awe-inspiring stories you’d like to keep too!
Lori Carlson writes Poetry, Fiction, Articles, Creative Non-Fiction, and Personal Essays. Most of her topics are centered around Relationships, Spirituality, Life Lessons, Mental Health, Nature, Loss, Death, and the LGBTQ+ community. She is the Owner/Editor of Promptly Written and Not For Bedtime Stories. Check out her personal Medium blog here.
