“Hi, how are you?”
“I’m well, thank you. How are you?”
“I’m fine.”
We’re always well.
We’re always fine.
But are we really?
Why nobody wants to admit
they’re not well and fine,
even if I’m not a total stranger
to them anymore?
Even if there’s a stranger-residue left
between us,
admittance should certainly
ease things for them.
Please admit you’re not well,
honestly to me,
so it brings me closer to you.