Poetry

Don't        

Don't ask me to explain
I can't
And even if I could,

what makes you think I'd tell you?

Don't tell me that I can

that you'll accept me as I am
because even if you could,
what makes you think I'd tell you?

Don't try to talk me down
from the ledge I've put myself on

even if you could,
what makes you think I'd listen to you?
Don't try to surround me with lies

I see through them

and even if I couldn't

I still wouldn't like you

Don't give me false promises

I've had enough of them

and even if I hadn't

who wants them to begin with?
Don't try to bring down my defenses

they're up for good

and even if you think they crumble

they're still stronger than ever

Don't try to talk to me anymore

I know you're gone

and even if you weren't

I may not want to

Don't say you'll try

Because all you ever do is give up

and even if you did try

Your efforts would fail.