Cordial

i don’t want to be
friends anymore
you’re too polite
and sickly nice
it’s always considerate
if you ask first
would i mind
you have to go
i don’t care
you can leave
and never call
i’m through waiting
if you have time
i know, i know
you don’t mind
i just like to hear
all your stories
and you love to speak
you never ask
you never expect
you never give
more than you can
easy monthly installments
low maintenance
i just don’t want
your free time
i want you to pay
because i’m expensive
i’ve given out
way too many sales
if it doesn’t hurt
then don’t apologize
i need too much
i want everything
i deserve it all

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