knockout...

she had a knack for tuning him out, knowing fair well

that it was all cars and trucks and

small engine parts anyway.

there wasn't a word to be missed, she believed this.

forced herself not to feel

slighted.

"kill 'em with kindness"
is a term less
appropriate than
was once
originally thought.

it has nothing to do
with proper etiquette
in any /way/shape/or/form/
as it often brings
death to the forefront.