But I Won’t

By Hamdan Dammag

 

Hey you! Yes you, the photographer

Come closer and take your time!

I won’t spoil it, and I won’t smile

Your shaky photo will be sold

And in tomorrow’s front pages

You may see my face

But I won’t.

 

And you! Yes you, the pretty journalist

Come closer, I am not that blind

And I won’t tell you what’s in my mind

Your half story will be sold

And tonight - on TV

You may see your face

But I won’t.

 

And you! Yes you, the perplexed poet

Come closer and write me a song

I won’t last in your conscience for long

Your rubbish poem will be published

And You may then feel the usual guilt

But I won’t. 

 

 

 

 

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