Nothing Lost, Nothing Gained

Why are you crying?

I lost someone I am in love with.

Is he in love with you?

No.

Then why are you crying?

I lost a lover.

Was he sleeping with other people?

Yes.

Then why are you crying?

I lost a friend.

Was he a friend to you?

When it was convenient.

Then why are you crying?

I lost someone.

It doesn’t sound like you lost anybody worth keeping.

Then why does it hurt so much?

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A.R.M.

03/07/16