:) ...

                                                                      “No” comes like a push.

                                                    The kindest ones won't push you back,

                                                                          If you've been sweet.

                                                         They'll try to save your face;

                                     They let you fall down into space –

                                   Like “maybe next week?”

                             Or “Sorry, I have plans,”

                 Or “Tonight's a laundry night,”

                   Or “I may be getting a flu –

                  I'll let you know.” They step

                         Away every time you step

                           In, until you turn – and go.

                                     & if you don't like falling,

                                         You'll have to hand her

                              Something to place in your ear –

                                      shaped like a non-push

                                         but pushing-clear:

                     Like “Just so you know,

               I'm softer past this rind.

 But if you'd rather keep your

Nails clean, I understand:

Send me a smile, and I'll

Use this door. Glad to have

Met you.” Beyond her , there's more

To make your own smile rise,

To make you feel rooted

In your heart again...

She'll :)smile:) soon. ;)wink;) back apace:

She's sweet – she won't enjoy hitting your face.