You’ve Made Yourself Clear

I saw that look -

you don’t have to say it.

I know

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I can feel your hostility -

You don’t have to show it.

I know.

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I can taste your bitterness -

you don’t have to spit it at me.

I know.

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I can smell your disgust -

you don’t have to fan it.

I know.

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I can hear your hatred.

You don’t have to declare it.

I know.

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So please...

Just this once,

spare me.