bad timing
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Imbecile.
That’s what they call me.
It’s not my fault
I’m occasionally late
And stubborn
And forgetful.
The cogs of our internal clocks didn't mesh.
it wasn't the right time-
and we knew it.
one day our hands will match
Can’t you see,
I’m trying to be optimistic.
Everything you did,
I try my hardest to forget it.
Don’t wanna hurt you
By acting like I’m so resented.
But we’ve done it before,