Category: Arguments

A pest, to me, is that one who
Can never see my point of view;
But I prefer him to the sir
Who SEES it but who won’t concur!

by Ray Romine Tuesday, July 21, 1953

In arguments, it seems, a mere
Man’s last word is “Yes, my dear.”

by Ray Romine Saturday, January 31, 1953

What is it makes pure water pure?
I am not entirely sure.

What was it happened at the Hague?
My explanation would be vague.

What causes leaves to turn in fall?
I am no botanist, after all.

Metal in the Iron Curtain?
You couldn’t term my answer certain.

The simplest 5th grade rules of grammar
See me hesitate and stammer.

In what I know of protoplasm
There exists a whopping chasm.

Which car to buy? I’d hardly know
Even if I had the dough.

But start an argument about
One of these, and where’s my doubt?

by Ray Romine Friday, October 26, 1951

Your argument’s logical, foolproof and strong;
I have no rebuttal to fit it.
I don’t so much mind your proving me wrong,
But please don’t demand I admit it.

by Ray Romine Thursday, November 15, 1951

Two sides to an argument?
I quite agree;
But when will somebody
Go that far with me?

by Ray Romine Saturday, June 28, 1952

Pour invective loud and long;
With, facts and logic rinse me.
But though you’re right and I am wrong ,
I DARE you to convince me.

by Ray Romine Saturday, January 31, 1953

My side is clearly stated,
And I’ll back it till I win.
Not that I want to argue–
I’m just tired of giving in.

by Ray Romine Saturday, September 8, 1951