Emile Pinet Poet Sonnet

I Was Wrong

These three seldom spoken words, "I was wrong,"
can numb the sting of emotional pain.
But our egos balk at playing along
and accepting blame; we are far too vain.

We've convinced ourselves that we're always right,
and it angers us: to suggest we're not.
Such arrogance often leads to a fight,
where stubborn hearts bear scars of battles fought.

We won't admit we've spoken out of place
for it's inconceivable we're at fault.
And we will defend our lies, in your face,
flanking the truth with a verbal assault.

"I was wrong" gets replaced with "I love you,"
blurring the distinction between the two.

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John Hamilton January 4, 2021 at 9:23 AM I understand what you're saying Emile, it's not saying you're wrong just to keep the peace, but rather facing the truth that sometimes we say or do things to hurt others, then an apology admitting one is wrong, is what helps mend the rift. A wise sonnet indeed! Emile Pinet January 10, 2021 at 10:40 AM Thanks John, you do understand what I am saying in this poem, I knew you would my friend, Emile.

David Kavanagh January 4, 2021 at 12:53 AM I’m not sure Emile if saying “I was wrong” when believing I am right, is the right thing to do, it merely manipulates the other person, to replace it with, I love you, sounds more like a passive aggressive technique, surely a constructive dialogue is better, unless your afraid of the other persons violent response, in that case, it’s best not being together, cheers David David Kavanagh January 4, 2021 at 8:16 AM All the more reason for a constructive dialogue to get to the bottom of the issue, Emile, anyone that feels demeaned to be thought of as less than perfect has serious issues, a solipsist perhaps, and not the type of person I would want to be with, happy new year to you too, cheers David Emile Pinet January 4, 2021 at 6:21 AM Thanks David, I appreciate your comments, my poem highlights a generality of not accepting " I was wrong" because some people feel it demeans them to be thought of as less than perfect, therefore they believe "I am right" regardless if they are or not, Happy New Year my friend, Emile.