Light Conversation

And don't even ask how I've been
or what's now around here
when I just can't answer honestly
"Nothing special"
and "Same old, same old"
You should know I'm lying
but it's better that you don't,
I couldn't tell you anyway
And I don't want that paper thin empathy
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that"

Still the question stings
in my consciousness, in heavy heart
when I'd really want that question
be something other than light conversation

It stings very hard

Translated by Sith Fisto.