Writing

When I’m Wrong

Posted by lenleatherwood on

Even after a 41 year marriage

It’s hard to admit

When I’m wrong

Instead

I lash out

Defensive

Annoyed

I want to laugh

Say, “Oops, you’re right!”

Instead

I aim arrows

At tender spots

Then feel bad

I do better

When I’m rested

But most times

I go straight to

Indignation

A sure sign

I screwed up

“Sorry,” I finally say

Then wait

For a nod

Or a joke

Or a smile

Published by lenleatherwood

I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 27 years in Los Angeles. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of three darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 41 years.

2 Comments Add yours

  1. Louella says:
    October 31, 2021 at 3:42 am

    I hear you , that’s happened to us all !

    Reply
    1. lenleatherwood says:
      October 31, 2021 at 9:13 am

      Thanks, Louella! Hugs to you. Len

      Reply

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