Paying Attention

He said the most hurtful things

By not saying anything at all

I asked him for a little part of himself

That he begged for the world to see

But he wouldn't give it to me

Do you want the attention I'm giving?

Is it your fault or mine?

She said the kindest things

By being totally honest

She doesn't know I exist

And she'll probably never take the time

Sorry

Better luck next time

Do you want the attention I'm giving?

Is it my fault or yours?

I say what comes to my mind

Sometimes horrifying

Sometimes comforting

But I give myself freely

Take what you want or nothing at all

Do you want the attention I'm giving?

Is it our fault or happenstance?