I've Learned To Keep Stress Away

What you say to me today,
May change tomorrow.
Or the next day.
And I know this.
Even if what you say,
Changes within the next sentence said...
To me it would not make a difference.

I've learned with your teachings,
To keep my feelings for you indifferent.
And the moment you open your mouth to speak...
I'm already prepared emotionally,
To keep myself distanced.

And that is why...
I have few questions to ask of you,
About what it is you do.
I've learned to keep stress away,
By a caring about or for you less.

And that is the most refreshing thing, .
Of late...
I have experienced to know,
What for me is best.

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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