don’t tell me
you’ve learned
because you’re still making
the same goddamned
mistakes.

don’t give me
your word
because it’s flat and cheap
and brittle as
paper.

don’t tell me
you’ll listen
because you’ve already
stopped paying
attention.

don’t give me
your reasons
because there’s no
reason left in
your voice.

don’t beg for
forgiveness
because i know you’ve
done nothing
to earn it.

and don’t tell me
things will get better
because you and i both know
they can’t.

don’t give me your “sorry” act again.
don’t wait for me to change my mind.
don’t kid yourself.

just don’t.