The “I Told You So” People

 

 

The "I told you so" people!

We know them well,

They are always in your face

With something to tell.

 

And if it actually occurs

They do "real bad",

Even if it's something undesirable 

They appear glad.

They feel vindicated

For after all "I told you so,

You didn't want to listen to me

But now you know."

 

I told them so

And they wouldn’t listen to me

But I knew beyond the shadow of a doubt

It would happen eventually.

 

It was bound to happen

Sooner or later

But they just ran off at the mouth

Saying, I cutting capers.

 

I told them so

That I had an inside scoop,

But they grudged me from the beginning

Since they weren’t in the loop.

 

 

The “I told you so” people,

Oh, they are very smart

And they can tell you the exact ending

Even before the start.

 

“I did not trust him,

I knew this would happen

But you ignored all my warnings

And now you feel rotten.”

 

The “I told you so” people

Are good at predicting

And somehow, they make it happen,

Somewhat like fixing.

 

They hate to be wrong

Or have their bubble burst

Especially if it is something bad

Or even worse.

 

The “I told you so” people,

Oh, they are very bright

And whether it happens or not

They still got it right.

 

Like modern day prophets

That have no shame,

Despite their “I told you so” fails

They maintain their fame.

 

Not to mention, of course,

Their faithful following

Whom they totally bamboozle

With their guessing.

 

 

And when they get it right

Oh, they prance and parade

Completely forgetting the times

“I told you so” failed.

 

Unabashed and unashamed

In their fun and games

Their giftedness they still maintain

As well as their claims.

 

And so, my final word

To the “not so wise”

The “I told you so” personnel

Are seldom disguised.

 

They want everyone to know

That they told you so

So be on your best behaviour

And let it show.

 

Stewart Russell © June 21, 2025