Dear Asshole

Dear asshole,

We’re sorry for everything we put you up to. 

For how quick we are to blame you for our problems, for not only taking the low road but ignoring the speed limit, blowing through stop signs as we cruise our predictable way down. 

We know things aren’t quite that simple. No one is an asshole for all of their life. Maybe things went wrong for you in childhood, or maybe you’re just taking a shift at the jerk factory for one single day, returning to your life as an upstanding citizen tomorrow. 

Either way, we want you to know you are seen. You are appreciated. We are grateful for your service taking the blame, even when it’s not your fault. And though we can’t yet go so far as to say that we love you, or even need you, it’s time that we thanked you for all you do for us.

So thank you—let’s have a great day