"Problem"

Sometimes I know you're secretly crying
When problem between us appear
In those times I feel like dying
When understanding could have prevented a single tear

When such time we would hotly resolve a quarrel
Let us step back and patiently take some time
So we can put it all square on the barrel
And quietly and sober from our wounds remove the lime

We should not be afraid to face our problem
For all problems can be resolved
With wisdom, cut the rotting stem
And with time all problem dissolved

I can't promise such thing will not again happen
But with combined understanding help it end
From everything learned our love for each other sharpen
In the end both mighty trees against the wind learn to bend

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