Seemingly well-intended 
Except ... I pick up on 
Your

Juvenile comments during
     vacuous conversations
Quickness to point out flaws
     and make kettle-black calls

I am not blameless 
Cognizant of my participation
in the process 
Wanting Needing 
     to rectify my character flaws

Politely, I disengage from 
Pettiness, thoughtful gossip
And your whimsical demands 

I cannot stomach 
Your 

     - Lack of foresight
     - Infantile tantrums
     - Rogue tongue

Caustic - I feel you burning my lungs

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