I know there are couples who never argue. But you and I, we are always going to fight for love. - Andrea Gibson

My grandfather went to Heaven.

I know this because he taught my mother
how to wiggle her ears.
I know this because my mother walks the same way
my grandfather did
and on the days my mother cannot get out of bed
her single comfort
is knowing she has his blood.

When all the good in you
starts arguing with all the bad in you
about who you really are,
never let the bad in you
make the better case.

Do you think anger is a sincere emotion or the timid motion of a fragile heart trying to beat away its pain?