Please Refrain From Talking During The Movie

By Robert Polito

When I can’t make you understand I repeat myself
I repeat

If you don’t stop asking me all these questions how
Will I understand anything

Please refrain from talking during the movie

I need a life that isn’t just about needing
To escape my life

Please God please may Carrie please fall for me

I want to show off my hidden camera
I’m an informer but I have my limits

You hurt him once before now what
If she’s there I don’t know if I can go

Please refrain from talking during the movie

Leave a message if you can’t reach me
To exit press enter and don’t forget your receipt

When I think I read new things I want
A life where I read and think new things

Please refrain from talking during the movie

I want to know nothing
Again

Please God please may Carrie please fall for me

I repeat myself when I can’t
Make you understand I repeat

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