Elements of Dysfunction - A CLEAN AND FINAL ANSWER FOR SOMETHING WEAK IN ME

I hated how much that helped.
I changed the final digit before I let it ring.
A stranger said hello.
I couldn't say a thing.
He asked me who I wanted.
I nearly said your name,
Then thanked him for his patience and told a lie again.
Say it.
Say you never meant a word.
Say I mistook your patience for something it was not.
Your contempt would be a kindness.
At least contempt is certain.