Reprimand

I saw you swimming like a dog

it was me who taught you the basics of swimming

you never learned

I saw you eating balut

it was me who taught you to break the shell

you never learned

I heard you singing like a star

we both sang the song, and we were out of tune

I felt the tears rolling from your eyes

(it was painful, it was you)

It was me who taught you not to cross beyond the line

It was me who taught you to save your heart

I said your heart not your love

(for it was easy, as simple

not like love

abstract and vague)

I told you before to keep yourself away from him

oh sorry,

i
was
about
to
say
keep yourself from any
harm

you NEVER learned.