In Other Words
When you start speaking to me, I listen.
When you step away, I know it's wrong,
But I listen anyway.
You get angry and yell and complain,
Only when you can't see me.
To my face you lie and say everything is fine.
Whose words did I hear?
They don't match the woman in front of me
and I know that they did not escape my mouth.
People tell me to respect and admire you,
And I do,
Really.
Next time, use different words,
Next time, I will still listen.
Next time, I will say something.