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Word of the Day - Chide

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chide

/tʃʌɪd/
verb
[with object]
Scold or rebuke.

Origin
Old English cīdan, of unknown origin.

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It's very clear I was too bold.
It's not smart to say she's old.
At first she starts to pout,
But later comes to shout.
She rants and rails, impales
Me for all my epic fails.
I'd be OK if she'd chide me.
Instead she'll long-term ride me.

She's coming back.
Can you hide me?

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