A Bad Day

If I do not feel happy
I will not put on a mask.

If you come uninvited
do not expect me to greet you
with open arms.

To a Misanthrope

what does your heart carry?

not the sadness of others
nor their sweet words

closed to even joy
willingly overflowed
and spilt

I pray you are
your own spring
and that you are never

empty

Antisocial Behavior

Sometimes I’d like to put a Do Not Disturb sign
On my face when smiling is too much
When I don’t wish to pretend to care
Or have enough energy to wave your competitive talking
Away as insecurity or envy
Most of all, I want to keep my joy close
A candle sheltered from the wind with my own chest
An exclusive warmth to luxuriate in

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