saying no

it's hard to say
no
sometimes, so
you say okay,
maybe i'll
come, but don't
count on
me. there may
be traffic,
the weather, I
have to walk
my dog.
but I really
do want to come.
so, i'm saying
yes, but
with an asterisk.
maybe.
okay? which makes
them smile
and say.
perhaps next time,
to which you say
yes. okay.
i'll be there,
but you never
show.