Don't Even Bother

the only time I didn't hurt a boy

I wanted to kill myself

I'd rather die like Emma Bovary

than deal with this lie they call "love"

I warn

but all reply "you're wonderful"

I look forward to the day you retract this phrase

and I walk away crying

because I

did it again

I just might be "unwonderful"

keep your love to yourself

it'll do more for you