More Than a Notion

ashan1614 on Nov 30, 2010

Tags: battles, decision, disappointment, emotions, love, marriage, Mental image, notion, plan, Turmoil, whim, will

I’m celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary today. How did we make it this long? Read on and find out… My grand mother used to say, "It’s more than a notion to deal with some people!" I didn’t know what she meant back then. I sure do now!

Notion (n)

a mental image; general idea
a vague thought
a belief; opinion; view
a desire; inclination; whim
a plan or intention

It’s more than a notion

To stay and stand fast

An act of sheer will

Determination

To compromise and keep the peace

I pick my battles

With uttermost care

It’s more than a notion

To put the disappointments

Up on the highest shelf

Lay aside the emotional turmoil

I can’t reach them

Without considerable effort

So it’s not worth the hassle

I never thought it would be easy

But I was not prepared

For the twists and turns

Blind-sided and flipped

Upside-down

It’s more than a notion

To love you

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Comments (17)

Vincent Eggleston Jr on Nov 30, 2010
A notion, gongrats!
Jimmy Shilaho on Nov 30, 2010
First of all, congratulations. Many marriages don’t last for 25 hours leave alone 25 years. Any secrets? I am waiting for a long article from you and your hubby on this. Talk him into collaborating on one wonderful piece to celebrate that wonderful quarter of a century.
ashan1614 on Nov 30, 2010
I can give you the secret in three words: Compromise, compromise, compromise! And as stated above, you have to pick your battles; not everything is worth fighting over.

I’ll talk to my hubby about a marriage article, but since he has never been a big fan of my writing (one of those things we decided not to fight over, but rather I just do it and he doesn’t try to convince me otherwise), it might be an uphill climb.
webseowriters on Nov 30, 2010
Well written
Adrn0919 on Nov 30, 2010
Congratulations on your marriage and a wonderful poem.
lillyrose on Nov 30, 2010
Congrats sweetie but I must say you don\’t look old enough to have been married 25 years! Your Grandmother had a notion about notions! Lovely write x
Jimmy Shilaho on Nov 30, 2010
You are definitely right Andre, compromise is a big part of it and I have said before that it is bigger than love for love may get you into marriage but compromise is what keeps a couple going. Loved it.
ashan1614 on Nov 30, 2010
@lillyrose – I did marry very young (22), but thanks!

@LEO – Thanks again. The secret of my success? Don’t sweat the small stuff and don’t give up fighting for the things that are important to you.
sloanie on Nov 30, 2010
Congratulations on your 25th Wedding Anniversary ashan.
Marriage isn’t always easy. Too compromise is to give and take, and that’s what Marriage is all about. Enjoyed your poem.
richardpeeej on Nov 30, 2010
Congratulations to you and yours Ashan …take care..Richard
Guy Hogan on Nov 30, 2010
Good for you. Marriage is a work in progress.
dino renaldo on Dec 1, 2010
i like this post
OhSugar on Dec 2, 2010
This is a definite like from me. Good post.
UncleSammy on Dec 7, 2010
Congratulations and more blessing
1hopefulman on Dec 7, 2010
Happy anniversary! The next 25 years should be a little easier.
SharifaMcFarlane on Dec 20, 2010
Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby.
gaby7 on Dec 28, 2010
Happy anniversary my friend! Many dont make it this far in our modern times! You listened very intently to your grand Mom am sure! Again, Happy anniversary!

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