Just One Word Too Many

We had our differences
And on occasion, a tiff crops up
With just a word too many.
Angrily she looked at me steadily.
“I’m going to my mum. Don’t wait for me!”
She left slamming the door behind her.

I knew her too well.
It was enough to make me sick.
Would pleading forgiveness
be enough for her?
Would a bunch of perfumed roses
bring enough good humour?
A lunch out? Anything...
Just tell me.  It would be enough.

The door opens and in she comes grinning.
“I bought you some pizza, my love.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Fowler Avatar
December 7, 2022 at 6:38 AM
Cute and sweet Victor. Sometimes a special look is enough, but I think I prefer the pizza! :)
Legros Kelley Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Oh, so very sweet! Love shines in this poem! :) <3
Poet Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 2:58 PM
Lovers never remain angry for long.
Rose  Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 2:26 PM
lol lovers never stay mad at each other for very long, I love the pizza part Victor
Kendrick Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM
One way to settle a dispute, eating pizza together. Enjoyed reading this one. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Lawless Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 7:40 AM
Hey, Victor, I walked out once and had to ring the door bell because I forgot my car keys.......I was never very good at running away from home
Eslinger Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 6:45 AM
Delightful! True by our life experience! Made me feel right there with you. Concisely descriptive. Superb pen!
George Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 3:28 AM
There will be tiffs and squabbles in family life. It's natural. But if one is able to come to a compromise or show a gesture of warmth, all bitterness will melt like ice. A real slice of life
Messina Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 2:58 AM
Hopefully the pizza didn't have too much garlic on it...the kiss you probably received would have been a bit strong! Sweet!
Volumes Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 12:56 AM
Sometimes its really hard to stay angry, specially with someone as sweet as you Victor. You wrote this straight from the heart and it shows. A lovely poem all about love.
Daniel Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 10:39 PM
Sweet of her to take that first step, Victor:)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 8:22 PM
Smiles and warm fuzzies! A treat to read. Sending you warm hugs dear vb. xomo!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 5:42 PM
Aww…and just like that the tiff is over :)
Kitchin Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Victor, glad she had a change of heart, a sweet ending.
Mccann Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 2:51 PM
I like this, Victor. So tenderly done. Elizabeth
Roper Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 2:48 PM
Sounds like someone I use to know.. Love the ending. Blessings my friend hope you are feeling better
Anaya Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 1:38 PM
Love shows us emotions we never knew we had. They say, "Better to have had any love, then to never have loved at all." All's fair!
Pandit Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 11:38 AM
A story of true love that can't stay away. Well written, as always, Victor.
Cunningham Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 10:08 AM
Phew, big sigh of relief, life is too short to bear grudges. Tom
Buehler Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 9:32 AM
Can't stay angry long when you're very much in love. Delightful reading, Victor! :)
Boles Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 9:15 AM
Proof of love's quiddity? I'll bet on it. Life's trek with a comedic touch. Vibrant, Victor!
Andresen Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 8:10 AM
:) ... she wasn't angry for so long, Victor :) - Lovely poem :) - hugs
Seeker Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 8:10 AM
Hahaha! Hilarious and superb! One of your better ones, Victor
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