Taught Nought
I was taught to be friendly
to speak when spoken to
not to treat people densely
that's what you're supposed to do
People don't do that often
they act as if you're not there
or words they need to soften
it's burdensome for one to bare
Maybe things are not the same
as they used to be
for to reciprocate would aim
what they prefer to flee
I'll continue talking when it's brought
to the attention of someone's ear
for they were taught nought
and need to acknowledge and adhere
Copyright © Angela Crabtree | Year Posted 2020
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