KEYS TO COMPROMISEIn the beginning
I thought I made
Heroic compromises;
I dwelled too much
On the hero part.

Establishing our home
I thought I should teach
Countless lessons;
I dwelled too much
On the teaching role.

During early disagreements
I thought I gave in
Unnecessarily;
I dwelled too much
On the I word.

I saw a multitude
Of faults:
I thought I needed
To correct his
Not mine
Until
I found the greatest fault
In me:
Trying to change him
Instead of myself.

Concerns are different now:

Does the issue really matter?
If the answer is no
What is the point?

What am I giving up?
If the answer is nothing
Why should I care?

Can I adjust my thinking?
If the answer is yes
Why waste time arguing?

We have learned to
Listen first
Think next
Speak last
Teach by example

We have found
Our keys to compromise.

If only
I didnt
Keep losing
Those keys!costume jewelry