I know it appears to you
That my words are
Intended to cause you
Harm and leave you
With bitter aftertastes.
I know that what I say
Provokes tears to
Fall down your cheeks
Leaving salty trails
On parched lips.
I know you think
I want to inflict pain,
That I am determined
To hurt you by putting
Salt in your wounds.
Well, sugarcoating
Was never my specialty.