Conversation

Don’t talk to me.

Why do you care?

I hate insincerity,

So why are you still here?

Don’t waste my time,

Because I don’t want to waste yours.

You’re still here?

Do you have nothing better to do?

I see you are listening,

Even after all this.

I may come off strong,

But that’s cuz I say what I think.

You are still here,

And I’m not sure why.

Could it be that you’re actually interested?

Would you care that I have a story to tell?

Usually I don’t find people who care.

Most people get bored.

When I have too much to say,

Or when I find the end of my story too soon,

People seem put off.

But that’s only when they don’t care.

Do you care?

Do you know who I am?

Do you care to know?

Will you let me tell you?

Will you listen if I tell you?

Will you remember what I say?

I hate to feel selfish,

But I don’t talk about my self much.

Most people don’t last this long.

The best way I’ve found to carry conversations,

Is to direct it towards them.

People love talking about themselves,

But most people are boring.

I try to bear it.

But with some people I can’t.

If you’re still hear,

Will you bear my story a little longer?

If you do please know I am thankful,

I can’t explain my thanks,

The feeling of being appreciated,

Comes too few and far between.

But why do I care so much?

I shouldn’t,

But I’m human.

And you are as well.

Why don’t we just talk?

I’ll bear your story if you bear mine.

Lets just try,

And see where it goes.

If we’ve made it this far,

We’re farther than most.

If we put in the effort,

We might become friends.