Myself

Have I been deceiving?

Have I been telling,

Everything is alright?

That is for you to decide.

Have I been hurting?

Have I been beating,

To a pulp?

Why don’t you look in the mirror?

Don’t hide.

Have I been cheating?

Have I been lying to?

Have I been harsh on?

Have I been rambling to?

Have I been deceiving?

Telling? Hurting? Beating?

Listen; hush and just

Listen.

Slow, solitary, solemn, silence.

Who is it you are talking to?