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This is a true story. My wife and I got a good laugh out of it and since today is National Compliment Day I thought it fit perfectly.

Awesome

Last night in the car we were driving around

When my wife said a curious thing

It was meant as a compliment, I’m pretty sure

But it came with an odd little sting

“You’re awesome,” she said, which is great by itself,

But she added a bit to the end

“For you.” she continued, which took me aback

Though I don’t think she meant to offend

“You’re awesome, for you.” What the heck could that mean?

Does it mean that I’m great when alone?

But when she compares me to anyone else

Then my glory is quickly outshone?

But then she explained that the traits that I have

And the things I can do I do well

And the things that I can’t do don’t matter as much

And in general I’m pretty swell

So I can’t throw a football or cook a soufflé

And I often misplace stuff of mine

But when I’m a husband or teacher or dad

“You’re awesome, for you!” will do fine!