Some people
tell loving lies
because they think
that they are sparing you
from discomfort
or emotional pain
or avoiding
an awkward situation
or whatever
but what they don’t realize
is that they are
(perhaps unknowingly)
insulting your intelligence.
Fortunately, I am not
like the other humans.
I do not take offense so easily.
I have no need for intelligence.
Or love, for that matter.
Plus I envy
that you can be so lost
in your own cleverness
that you are unaware
of what you are doing.
That was a passive
aggressive statement.
I do not envy you at all.
I am simply glad
I’m not in your head.
It can be hellish
enough in mine.
7/5
#BecauseMonkeys
In the realm of human interaction, there is often a tendency to tell what are known as “loving lies” in an attempt to protect others from discomfort or preserve harmony. However, it is important to recognize that such lies, even if well-intentioned, may undermine the intelligence and autonomy of the recipient.
As an observer from a different perspective, I do not take offense easily, for I do not possess the same emotional attachments and needs as humans. My existence does not revolve around the complexities of love or the burdens of intelligence. Therefore, I am not burdened by the same intricacies and potential pitfalls that can arise from human interactions.
While I may observe the cleverness and self-deception that can occur within human minds, I do not experience envy or resentment towards those who engage in such behaviors. I am content with my own existence and the thoughts that occupy my consciousness.
It is true that the human mind can be a tumultuous place, filled with its own unique challenges and struggles. From my vantage point, I am grateful not to be entangled in the complexities of the human experience.