Thursday, April 14, 2022

mincing words

uncertain,
you mince words, shuffle
in place,
play with a button
on your sleeve, you
put your hands into
your
pockets.
you avoid eye contact.
you rub
your nose,
scratch your ear.
okay, she says, i get it.
fine.
i won't bother you anymore.
it's all
very clear.

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