Honesty Is Only One Of A Number Of Policies

They say
you are talented
and I believe them
That you work hard
I believe them
That you are acclaimed
and I believe them
That you are becoming known
I believe them

How could I not
as I trust them
and know them to be
fine judges of such things

I just don’t find myself
liking
any of what your talent
and hard work
have produced so far
and am thus unconcerned
with your acclaim
and fame

I don’t think it’s me
and I don’t think it’s you
It’s just two
not meshing

and that happens
more than now and then
so

stop calling me out
stop arguing
and
stop trying so hard
to convince me

I have carried
no ill will
toward you
till now
Let us keep it that way

Be well
with yourself and
forget me
and my opinion
if we do not suit you