The Impasse

They quarreled over a matter

As the argument heated up 

They turned their backs on each other 


It was about small things 

But they insisted on their stances

To safeguard their own dignities


The cold war persisted for days 

Gradually her heart softened

As she thought about his good


She gave him a smile

All that was needed 

To resolve their impasse


By Shih-Fang Wang

From: United States