What Not To Say
sometimes I put in words in the wrong place
for instance , today my honey called and said she would be
home sooner than expected.
Being sincere I replied. “you’re coming home so soon?
what I meant to say and pardon me for my grammar was to say
“so you’re coming home soon.”
the so got put in too late in my response.
I was not apprehended for that.
another time she was talking about going away for a few days.
I was pleased that she was taking time for herself.
I responded and said “I know that I will be happy that you’re going away”
so there again I mixed up the words, what I meant was I am happy
that you are taking time to go away. and the cats feel the same way I do. well that sort of slide by without a reprimand.
when she returned, she asked if I miss her. I looked at the cats
to see they’re reaction, one of them said ‘say yes’.
Yes I did honey
she added why did it take you time to reply?
well you asked me too late, if you called and asked me if I missed you
I would have immediately said yes, but now that you’re home
I felt that you were here too soon. OPPS…..
if you see me sleeping in the park, please bring me
a grammar book!
Copyright © Douglas Pederson | Year Posted 2019
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