The ballad of poppy jangles

The conversation holds a certain symmetry
Almost like we'd had it planned
You're bowing out and asking for some sympathy
And hoping that I will understand

Your reasons seem to make some sense
And I can't fault your logic
It's like every road that you've been down
Leads you back to this conclusion

Until then I'll just bury my head
And pray that this passes me by

I'm wise enough to know I can't rely on you
Smart enough to know the truth
I'm old enough to recognise the signs and still
I'm stranded when you walk away

I jump from place to place
Staring at a blank page
I'm pretend I'm not afraid
Making all the right shapes
My confidence betrays me at the best of times
My confidence betrays me and I'm back

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