My wife is smarter than I am

I hate to admit it but

it's true

Nevertheless I try to hide

the fact from her

I don't want to admit it

especially in front of her

because it would take away

any remaining pride I have left

so I bluff my way around

and act like I know what I'm talking about

even make some stuff up

if I think it will add to my stature

or give me some standing

in this business of marriage

I am good with this

since it gives me leeway to screw up

I give her advise but then let her make the call

that way if anything goes wrong

she gets the blame

this is the perfect situation

as far as I'm concerned

because I get out of making hard decisions

and she is happy

being boss

she is the 1st chair trumpet

I am the second fiddle

together we make beautiful music.