"Simple Words"

I sent flowers

To offer peace.

No romance there

No, none at all.

I sent missives

My ambassadors;

The wall went up

No admittance.

I sent messengers

Deletions prevailed.

Sorely misunderstood

My pure intentions.

You made them unclean

With a narrow mind.

Punishing me

For consideration given.

For sympathy sent,

For muddled signals.

Cut off,

No mercy.

Shut up,

No voice.

Heart pierced,

No comfort.

I will remain true,

My word is good.

I will remain firm,

My right hand offered.

Though you forsake me,

I will not abandon you.

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