Sit down, review, respond
isn't this what we do?
complements are thrown
creations flit around
and it doesn't mean anything
Unless...
you say something that touches me
Unless...
you say something that punches me
Sitting, reviewing, attempting a response
this is what I try to do
you belittle me when there is clearly a child
can't I refrain from vulgarity if I choose?
but my anger doesn't mean anything
Because...
that is what you want from me
Because...
that is why you said it
and you are condescending
and thinking- that I am "stupid"
that I am belittling an art
putting myself up
on a pedestal
that I am "too cool"
However...
I refuse to engage you in cutting transfers
However...
I will respond to your guttural slurs
with my thoughtful neutral words