I don’t require empty platitudes
They appease you, not me.
I don’t want false sympathy,
That’s a poison I don’t need.
A heartfelt thanks,
Which you obviously don’t mean,
A pat on the back,
Grudgingly given, I won’t receive.
Your actions are a show,
For the audience to admire.
And I will always know,
There’s no substance in them.
So, let’s say goodbye,
And not speak of this again.
Sometimes it’s better
Not to remain the best of friends.
And let me just say,
While you’re taking a moment not to listen.
That your empty gestures,
I definitely won’t miss them.
© NopeNotPam
Did you have someone in mind for this one, too?
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Of course I did 😊
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That’s a good thought given the prompt!
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Someone had annoyed me 😊
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Oh 😳
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I’ve definitely felt that way before. I like the way you included your response in a separate post. I should try that with WQWWC. I think it makes it less intimidating.
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I agree, there’s a time and a place
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