Poem: Helper

Helper

I asked, and you answered yes,
but nothing happened.  You did not need
to tell me yes, if it meant nothing,
if it would be the same
as saying no, if you would do
the same as if you had said no.
Saying no would have been better,
would not have created expectations.

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