lines in the sand

i draw lines in the sand.
proclaim
ultimatums.
i make a long list
of deal breakers.
i stand up
for my rights,
my dignity.
my self respect.
i nail them to the door
like martin luther.
and wait.
all I want is the truth.
i hear the laughter.
a year goes by,
another year.
another.
nothing changes.
i'm alone in this.
I grow old
then die.