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