Outta Cheek

If you would deign to do it right;
I’m sure I’d soften to your plight.  

If you would try a different tack;
I know closed doors can’t help but crack.

If you’d come for conversation;
I’d engage: communication.

Forgo pride to join round tables.
Still, I doubt that you are able…

To drop the huff for healthy work.
Too many kindnesses were shirked.

Effort your way’s all but halted.
Only you, for that, are faulted.

If you cared, you would bridge these gaps.
But…none will volunteer for slaps.