Swallow your pride

Stop talking
for just a moment,
and before you argue,
listen.

What are they saying,
what are you thinking...
what could they be thinking...
how do you react?

Calm yourself...
take a breath,
swallow your pride...

say your sorry.

You know you were wrong,
but it's hard to admit.
So lie through your teeth...
and avoid being hit one time softly...
so that if you do happen to be caught...

you'll die from the blow.
Don't lie.
Know your mistakes...
and fix them.
Hiding
won't solve
anything.