Don't Be So Hard

He became a man at twenty-three
&now he’s got to take up all the seat
I never knew he was so bold
I really think she should be told
But that’s what best friends are for
&does she have a best friend, anymore?
At home, she tells him little lies
Like she’s not in the mood tonight
&when they’re out with all his friends
He just forgets that she’s even there
He’s go this name on people’s lips
He crushes fingers in his grip
&of course he shows that he doesn’t care
If he chances to overhear
Have you seen her without make-up?
&I don’t think he’s had
At home, she tells him little lies
Like onions always make her cry
&when they’re out with all his friends
He just forgets that she’s even there