Don'T Poem by Phil Soar

Don't hold me close if there is no reward for me
Don't tell me things I want to hear if it means nothing
Don't spend your time defending me
Don't waste your time on love
Don't question your commitment
Don't look to god above
Don't throw away your waking hours
Don't see me as a welcome break
Don't shy away from pleasing me
Don't think that would be a mistake
Don't furnish me with gifts galore
Don't harness my affection
Don't look into my eyes
Don't keep me hanging by a thread
Don't tell me all your lies
Don't hope I'll see beyond your traits
Don't feel I can't be bruised
Don't summon little empathy
Don't think I can be used
Don't drift on aimlessly with me
Don't shift affection lightly
Don't think I never think these things
I do that almost nightly.