Excuse the Tears

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Excuse me while I scream,

Until the vessels burst in my eyes.

Stop ignoring me, stop letting me be.

I need more than your silence.

I need more than your pettiness.

So, excuse me while I scream,

Until my throat is scratched and hoarse.

Stop looking like that at me.

I need more than your judgement.

I need more than your haughtiness.

Excuse the tears that stream down,

My cheeks so fleshy and flushed.

They’re not tears of sadness —

At least I don’t believe.

They’re tears of anger, of fear.

I need you to be silent.

I need you to be less you.

So, excuse the tears that stream down,

My cheeks so fatty and freckled.

They’re not tears for you at all –

I stopped those long ago.

They’re tears for me. Yes, for me.

I need you to not be here.

I need you to leave me be.

Just for a while,

Will you please just let me be?

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