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I listen to people with empathy,
I respond to whatever they're saying.

But when I have something to say,
They listen to me with apathy.
They don't even respond aptly,
And look at me with disinterest.
Eventually, they change the topic back to themselves.

And then when shit goes down for me,
They say, "Oh, you never said things were happening."

Excuse me, I never told you?!
You never paid attention when I was opening up, is what I say in my head.

But all I am able to say to them is,
"Maybe I should have said it earlier when things weren't as bad."

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