And, every time I’m asked
By someone how I am,
I act as if I’m tasked
With building me a dam
To keep my lake from view
Behind a solid wall;
I say, “Thanks. How are you?”
Or don’t respond at all.
I think what that’s about
Is trying to protect
My inside from the out-
In that I just deflect.
I’m sure – the logic goes –
It’s better no one knows.
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Deflection
