the easy way out

it's hard
to forgive, you
understand
that. hard
to accept
what's true,
despite
how gently it
is said.
it's difficult
to listen
to what's wrong
with you,
hearing the list
of so many
things
the other person
has issues
with.
it's hard to sit
down and talk
things out.
see if there
is hope, or not.
to see if love
is worth saving.
these things are
hard.
being silent
and disappearing
are not, but it's
so like you
to take the easy
way out.