there's no rhyme or reason
nor pre-recorded template,
I never do succeed
though I've often attempted it,

what should I even say?
how do I reply?
where do I have to look?
the floor? the wall? your eyes?

why are we still talking?
what is the purpose?
I don't mean to be dismissive,
but I'm left rather wordless.

will it ever end,
this dreaded conversation?
my train of thought's derailed,
it hasn't even reached the station.

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