BE SHARP

Be sharp, she said
And turned her head
When I sought to impress her
In talk and dress
I tried my best
But all this made me suffer

She wasn't worth
The time or work
I knew I'd never please her
But I held on
Her human pawn
I let her rule and smother

Be sharp, I thought 
When I was fraught
With feelings of misgiving 
She lost my trust
It felt unjust
But freed me from her hazing

With clearer mind
I was inclined
To give myself a breather
But I met you
And then I knew
I'd love you forever

March 2022, Ash Hall