The Inevitable
Acrostic for the Dancing with Distraction Challenge
"Don't forget", she said. Looking at me with those beauiful brown pools, pleading, urging me to get it right for once.
"I won't", I reply, with all the surety of an obnoxious orangutan. "I won't forget...I promise" That...that was a mistake. Right there.
She doesn't believe me. Why should she?
Thinks It's only a matter of time. It's happened before.
Ready with the "I told you so". As hurtful and shameful as it always is, it's also justified.
Always has to be right. It's hard to be wrong, though, when you're always right and she is...always right.
Can't argue. Why bother? Why not cut to the chase and say sorry or maybe do better?
Though...can I? Maybe this will be the time I finally get it right.
If
only...if only it were that simple and I was that confident.
Now if only I could remember what I was told not to forget!
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Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
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Comments (9)
LOL!!! Of course she's right...she actually remembers hahahaha!! Just kidding, I know this can be anyone, male or female, but couldn't pass up the chance to tease a bit. Great writing :)
You captured my relationship with my wife perfectly.
Lol. Well done, you obnoxious orangutan. Sorry, buddy. I couldn't resist.
Obnoxious orangutan! Now why didn't you come up with that when I was still with my boyfriend, lol! I would have used that on him 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Very good Paul, so you’re right! 😊
Well done, Paul!
Well done, Paul.
I enjoyed reading your story.
"she is....always right". I'm so glad you got there in the end! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Great stuff, loved it.