I seldom listen

especially to my wife

at least that's what she says

her favorite expression is

I told you that yesterday

didn't you listen?

I think I did

but I'm hard of hearing

and listening to her

is really hard

I hate it when all my character flaws

are described to me in detail

point by point

that's why I retreat to the garage

to let the heat die down

when I think it's safe

I return quietly

then she is happy to see me again

as she had not finished

she thought of one more thing

to add to the list.