hear me out

we all get defensive
when accused
of something someone observes
about us,
whether friend
or foe.
you seem shallow
they might say.
or insensitive, you act
at times
like you really don't
care or truly love me.
you can be selfish
and narrow minded about
some things.
where were you on the night
of October 18th?
I become Clarence Darrow
at that point,
f. lee bailey.
I pace back and forth
across the room
with the evidence
and object loudly, throwing
my hands
into the air. I explain
as best I can what I can,
pleading with the jury,
shaking their heads,
to please hear me out.