That Demon Expectation

You can't expect me to give in to these demands.

You know I'd sooner say “no” out of hand.

You can't push this unreason on a reasonable man.

You have to know exactly where I stand,

But you don't stop coming at me.

You can't expect me to sit here and take this.

You can't expect me not to think it.

You can't expect me to sit here and listen,

If that's really what you're saying,

But that's exactly what you're saying you expect.

I should have known that this would happen. Off my toes,

I'm sorry I let you think me exposed.

I'm half to blame if I keep asking where this goes,

But now I can't help following my nose.

I think I know what stinks.