There are a few versions of this verse. Which do you prefer?
This first one, rendered in calligraphy by John Stevens, is about 28 inches long and 5 inches high. Quite stunning. It hangs on the wall (of my living room), over doorways; even as part of Christmas decoration and has been used by counselors for conflict resolution and for marriage counselling. I have them in stock and they are only available directly from me. Send queries through the Contact page or by email to poetkevinjtaylor@gmail.com
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When I am done with being right
And you are done with being wronged
Perhaps then we can speak of something small and bright
That we can both agree upon.
This lovely piece of calligraphy is from the hand of Catharine Hoffmaster. Its full size is about 20 inches by 8 inches. It hangs in my kitchen.
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When I am (or you are or we are) done with being right
And you are (or we are or I am) done with being wronged
Perhaps then we can speak of something small and bright
That we can both agree upon.
First version published in: “Letter to the White Imbongi” 2013 as “Two Beats of Silence” : “Poems for Relationships” 2017: “3201 e’s” 2018.
The following calligraphy was done by curry72501 at fiverr.com
C.B., June, 2024, “… it has been hectic here with the show etc. your package arrived. With the stunning, fabulous gift of two gloriously calligraphied copies of the beautiful poem! One is up on our wall of words! I will send photos! Thank you – this will be cherished!”