Mea Culpa
MEA CULPA
If it is dirty, yours truly.
A child is crying, what did I do?
A cloud blocks the sun, must be my attitude.
A word said unkindly.
They must have learned from me.
For I am as unrespectful as only I can be.
A bit sad maybe?
Of course, that is my fault too.
I should know I have that effect on you.
Got some bad news?
Somehow, I will be in the mix.
If only I had, or had not, that is the trick.
Trouble with the tummy.
I have caused it, without a doubt.
And the depression, the anxiety, and gout.
The toast has burned.
O my, do I not pay attention?
If only I would stop watching television.
Got ripped off by the plumber.
Where was I when I was needed?
I should’ve been there to avoid being pillaged.
Roaches in the house.
All that spraying has been worthless.
What a good for nothing, just call the experts.
The bathroom floor.
What’s that around the toilet bowl?
It must be pee, I must like a sticky shoe sole.
A dirty car.
I must have given a ride to a pig.
Or I am the pig. Causing extra work and fatigue.
Lacking that attention.
Don’t even think we are equal.
I have been known to ignore important people.
Ignored by friends.
Something I did, maybe said.
I talk too much and friends just get upset.
A car horn honks.
They run a stop sign across my path.
I need to watch out, slow down and let them cross.
All in a nutshell,
if it is wrong, I’m there to take the blame.
That is my talent, my superpower and my shame.
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