Ashes to Stone

Nice that you can ride the waves. Rships are never easy, that is for sure.

Well -  in my mind I am a great surfer. LOL
Not really - but the good outweighs the bad.
We are all human:)

Thanks for reading and stopping by amigo:)

Hey Relic,

So nice to read all of your comments. Yes, very true.
It does take work. But it shouldn't be too much work.
Very few times that we have gone nuclear. But it does happen.
On both sides.

Love Paul McCartney btw:)

Have a great weekend amigo!!!

Had a rough one tonight too
Must be in the stars
Sounds like you got this down to an art
My money is on you Hot Sauce 🔥

BIG LIKE

Hey Buddy!!!

It must be in the air. LOL
I feel as poets when we do argue it is with style amigo.
You are right. Bet on me. My poor hubby.
Sometimes has the deer in headlights look. hahah

Thanks for commenting and the RL
Woop woop!!!!

Interesting structure.  Feels both organized and intuitive.

Nice unconventional rhyme scheme and consonance, with
variations and slide rhymes that shimmer in the eye.

For me, the symbolism of the ashes and the Marlboro cigarettes
move the piece, whilst serving as a symbol for common conceptions of masculinity?  

and by contrast...  Femininity.

And the age old battle of the sexes.  Nicely done.

Like the contrast between the heat of the coal of the cigarette
and the cooling down enough to collect himself and collect the ashes of you.

Ashes that are capable of crying?  Wow.  Not totally desiccated.
All is not lost...  Via the capacity to cry from profound heart felt depth.

A symbol of hope eternal.

Oh...  And the ashes becoming an element of concrete...

That is quite deep.

Stanza III glissades into wow and awe.

From ash to stone?

For me, this is an indication of...

First and foremost a stronger self.

They say you have to love yourself before you can
love someone else?  I dont know if I agree with this.

It could be true.  Hell...  it could be true and not true.

But then, along with such a self love,
one may be less and less likely to accept the patterns of the "battle of the sexes"?

(I have to say...  My experience with relationships is somewhat limited.
I mean.  I have only been in a few relationships.  And after my first experience with
these things...  Well, I sort of simplified such interactions.  It was kind of only recently
that I realized I am capable of strong feelings, in this regard...  which is a very very strange thing.)

Kind of a long reply.

But I liked the thought provoking nature of this piece.

Hey Cipher,

So where to start with your awesome, thought provoking comment.
Interesting that you brought up the cigarettes. I was going to include a few lines dedicated to the lingering smell of smoke but opted out.  

When you do argue with a loved one after a while you do get stronger.

I have had two serious relationships in my life. The one before I was married lasted  two years. Too young for it to honestly work out.
And my husband.

In my experience men like confident women. Not egotistical - there is a difference.  I've seen too many toxic relationships. Men and women. Not wanting to move on because they figure no one would want them.  
Not loving yourself enough to know if it doesn't work out - it will be ok because - you got you.  That's what I mean about self love.  
There will always be ups and downs but there needs to be boundaries as well.

Of course you are capable. Just give it time to let it move on its own.
No pressure:)  
You deserve a wonderful life Cipher. I promise it is not
strange. Just human:)

Thanks for stopping by amigo:)

Wise words.

I genuinely belied my feelings were dead.

Perhaps they are, in most ways.

For me, it is a very unique occurrence
to feel...  Like seeing a comet or something.

(writing prompt there)...

thats so smart about the difference
between confident and egotistical.

Makes me think.

Thank you for sharing your experiences
and insights into those experiences...

Is helpful to me.

Hey Selina!!

Yes - in the heat of the moment. Words fly!!
Both of us. LOL  I'm not easy to live with. hahah
My poor hubby.

Thanks for the RL and comment chica!!
Woop Woop!!!

Dear A,

Love the intense and raw honesty of this write. Sharing the vulnerable sides of self with the world is courageous and much appreciated. Your imagery and metaphors are a total home run. I’m buying a pack of Marlboro’s for the next time I lose it, maybe that will cool me off and see some sense 🚬😊
H🌷

Hi H!!!

Thank you for saying that. I was going for a more down to earth tone. Something everyone can relate to - arguments. LOL
I worked on this for a few days. Wanted it to feel honest.
I feel if you do loose it is not very often amiga:)

thanks for stopping by and the RL!!!!!
woop woop

Good Poem Great Write Would Love Too Read More Sometime :)

Hello Casey,

Thanks for checking this out. Glad you enjoyed.
Would love to read your work as well:)

Your Very Welcome hun And Yes I Would Love For You Too Read My Work When I Publish It Thank You :)