Compromises Poem by Akhtar Jawad

Compromises

Rating: 4.8


A word widely misspelled,
Dictionary adds and justifies,
And over all accepted,
A welcoming compromise.

An enemy of an enemy,
Becomes an ally,
To win the war,
Nothing to shy.

A couple having adverse relations,
Live together and pass the life.
Just for their coming generations,
A good husband and a wife.

But a compromise on ethics,
Has no excuse.
I condemn,
I refuse.

Saturday, March 22, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: philosophy
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Nothing, other than this that I exist because I think.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sonali Ganguly 01 May 2016

sometimes compromise is the only thing which helps us to sustain

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Uzefa Rashida M.a 20 February 2016

People do compromise and adjust to have a peaceful existence but compromising with ethics and our values would never give our soul and mind any peace. A great truth brought forth in the most brilliant manner.

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Abhilasha Bhatt 18 February 2016

A word made by adding com+ promise.....common promise...complete promise....compulsory promise....compensation promise....promise....with some com......Wonderfully written....thank you for sharing :)

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Melvina Germain 02 August 2015

Deep thought generated and portrayed, a lovely poem indeed.....

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Geetha Jayakumar 01 June 2015

Somewhere in life, man has to compromise, but not on ethics. A thoughtful write. Loved the flow of words.

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Anjandev Roy 08 December 2020

This is a remarkable piece.....thank u, dear poet.....anjandev roy.

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Bri Edwards 29 October 2020

2 - st.4 but WHO is the 'know-it-all' who decides WHAT are 'ethical principles'? ? Ok, you don't want to compromise your personal 'rules', but it could bring trouble to you. You know that, i think! A few times i believe I've compromised for good reason. I've heard it said that " Rules are made to be broken." Probably some criminal said it. bri ;)

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Bri Edwards 29 October 2020

1 - " An enemy of an enemy, Becomes an ally, To win the war, " yes, i think it is true at times, but sometimes it is due, i think, to selfishness or self-defense or that one becomes an ally. st.3 re " adverse relations" somewhat sad & somewhat commendable (cont.)

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 20 August 2020

A wonderful poem crafted by a great Poet and a man of great character. I concur with your philosophy and great thoughts. A powerful write well expressed.

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Navod Dilhara 11 February 2020

''A couple having adverse relations, Live together and pass the life. Just for their coming generations, A good husband and a wife'' This makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing.

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