The Center of Attention

I can’t write poetry

Not right now

But I’m obligated to

I have to

Impress you.

I’m too

Narcissistic

To let you ignore me.

I’m reading too much into this

And

You’re not doing this

To hurt me

Or toy with my emotions.

You’re probably just occupied

Elsewhere.

Which is really unfortunate

Because whether you did it

Sentiently

Or unconsciously

You set a trap from which

I’m don’t know if I can

Or want to

Escape from.

And I’ve got to be reading too much into this

I’ll just try harder

Until you notice me a little more.

I’m not used to being challenged

But you’re probably just occupied

Elsewhere

Or with someone else

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