July 31-August 1, 2019

I tried

once or twice

three times even

to discuss with you concerns

I had about a thing or two

I don’t do that anymore

and if (big “if”, that)

you were to ask me why

I could only give this

as my answer:

“What concerns me

didn’t seem to concern you

What concerns me more

is that what I said didn’t concern you

What concerns me even more

is that you weren't concerned that I said it”

and so I don’t try anymore

why should I let you be adding

to the burden I already have

why even speak of my concerns

to he who seems unconcerned

and adds to my burden, pain