Give it straight

If anyone asked

what was special to me

I would probably say

a tall birch tree

If anyone asked

how I was doing today

I would probably ignore them

and be on my way

If anyone asked

the things that I do

I would probably glare

and stare back at you

I have no time for questions

that people don't need

it won't make a difference

it's not a good deed

If anyone smiled

and glanced in my way

I would probably run

run far away

for I am not used to kindness

given this free

so I turn heel, stead

and keep to myself, and me

If anyone gave me

any single thing

I would probably hide

Until I have something to bring

So if anyone came

and asked me a question

I would give them an answer

then end our short session

I have no time for gifts

laughs, smiles, or wasted time at all

So say it straight to me

Not a single syllable drawl