If you can read this

you’re too close.

That’s what he used to say.

If you can read this

you’re too near

and I can’t bear it.

So be on your way.

 

Respect my private space.

Don’t get in my face.

If you can read this

you are too close

for comfort.

Just go away.

 

If you can see

the colour of my eyes

then look away.

You’re too close

for comfort.

That’s what he used to say.

Respect my private space.

Don’t get in my face.

Leave me alone

and go away.

 

If you can interpret

the expression on my face

you’re too close

for comfort.

That’s what he used to say.

Respect my private space.

Don’t get in my face.

Leave me alone

and go away.

 

If you can hear

the words I whisper

then you’re too close.

Please go away.

You’re in my private space.

Keep in your own place.

Please go away.

 

If you think that

you can see me cry

there must be something

in your own eye.

Mine are clear,

no grief here.

Respect my private space.

Don’t get in my face.

Leave me alone

and go away.

 

 

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