they always seem to fall in love 
with 
the fun parts 
of me
boasting how long 
they'll stay
but the glamour quickly 
wears off
as soon as they find out 
i am just a 
person 
and i am not 
here 
to entertain them 
and make them 
laugh 
on command. 
they exit quickly,
not wanting to 
meet my 
eyes.