Fulfilled Acceptance

Marriage is not at all
what romantic lovers imagine it to be;
it is an institution
founded upon an instinct;
to be successful,
it requires not only physical attraction,
but will-power,
patience,
and the always difficult
acceptance of “the other”;
finally,
if these conditions are fulfilled,
a beautiful and lasting affection can be established
– a unique and,
to those who have never known it,
incomprehensible mingling
of love,
friendship,
sensuality,
and respect,
without which
there is no true marriage.
—    André Maurois
[Once again, I’ve taken the liberty to re-format a quote (in this case, a single sentence) to match imagined poetry.    —   kmab]
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2018	Preference For Irrationality
2017	All At Once
2016	One Of My Vices
2015	The War Lord
2014	Orange October (II) – Giants Win NLDS Game 2 In 18 Innings (2 to 1)!!
	Acknowledging Doubt
2013	Fulfilled Acceptance
2012	Error Is Tolerated Here (So Far)
2011	In Defense Of Pain