the new no

no suddenly

becomes your word

of choice.

no, i don't want to go there.

no,

i don't want to do that.

no thanks,

no way.

no, i don't eat

that anymore,

no, i don't want your mother

coming to visit us.

no, i don't need new

windows

or doors.

no i don't want

any firewood,

or girl scout cookies.

no, i can't send you money

anymore.

no, i can't sleep with

you,

if you're going to 

hog the bed and snore.