Rebuttal

Rebuttal

Why do I always contradict you?
I don’t do it to put you down.
It just seems that whatever you say
my mind can turn it around.

My mind must be a mediator
for it sees both sides of your words
You may state your honest opinion
and that’s what my mind heard;

But then it flips to the other side
and voices the opposite view.
Don’t take what I say the wrong way
Don’t do what you always do.

I’m not out to get you my dear.
I’m not attacking in any way.
I’m really not trying to pick on you.
I’m just replying to what you say.

Why can’t you just take my rebuttal
as a way of showing both sides
instead of becoming incensed
and saying I thought you lied.

These days I have to be careful
of every reply that I make
trying hard not to hurt your feelings
and make another thoughtless mistake!