The Cat Next-Door

Sometimes I put too much stock

In what you think

Of me

Of him

Of her

Of them

Of the fucking cat next-door

Sometimes I hear you coming

And I hide

Everything I am doing

Everything about me

And I put on a face that is bored

And deep inside

I cringe at the sound of your voice

I thought I'd expand my wings

I thought I'd live a little

For a moment I forgot I wasn't alone

A d I betrayed myself

With a smile

You asked me what I was thinking

And I told you

Nothing

Because I just can't hear what you'd say

Sometimes I don't want to hear

What you have to say

About the fucking cat next-door