It's based on my life experiences:
It doesn't take a genius or that Ph.D. of his,
to know "it's nothing against you, but", always means it is.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much smarts,
to know that "I'm not prejudiced, but", always means you are.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much thought,
to know that "I am sorry, but" always means you're not.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much blue,
to know "I don't condone that, but" means you certainly do.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much fuzz,
to know, "I don't have a problem, but" means that person does.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a quote,
to know, "I pray for you, but" always means you don't.
it doesn't take a genius nor does it take much ado,
to know that "I don't like drama!" usually means you do.
It doesn't take a genius, and it doesn't take another,
to know, when you say "BOTH sides!" you've already taken the other.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a squid,
to know that "I'm not taking sides" means you already did.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much gumption,
to know, when they say "you're paranoid!", they're up to something.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a fight,
to know, when they get really defensive, you were certainly right.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a burn,
to know, when you demand more proof, you really don't want to learn.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much luck,
to know, when you say "Don't judge!", you're judgmental as fuck.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much shelves,
to know, "Don't lump me in!" means they're telling on themselves.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take technology,
to know, "I'm sorry you were hurt, but" is not an apology.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a spigot,
to know, that only bigots, think bigots aren't bigots.
it doesn't take a genius and you don't go very far,
to know, whatever you condone or defend, you also are.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a spur,
to know, "Now I'm not an ally!" means you never were.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much filthy,
to know, "How dare you accuse me!" usually means you're guilty.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much biting,
to know, "That's just your perception!" usually is gaslighting.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much glue,
to know, when "you are too negative!", they're being negative too.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a dancer,
to know, when they respond with silence, they've given you an answer.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much end,
to know that "you just want attention!" means they're not a friend.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much fly,
to know, "I don't hate anyone", is usually a lie.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much fire,
to know, demanding unearned trust, means that you're a liar.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a gem
to know, when you say "but not all", you are one of them.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a sheath,
to know, when "I haven't said ONE WORD!", they're lying through their teeth.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a clown,
to know, when they say "GET SOME HELP!", they are punching down.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a section,
to know, when they say "you're obsessed!" it's usually a deflection.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a custom,
to know, when they avoid a question, do not ever trust 'em.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a station,
to know, when they say "I'll wait!" that's not your obligation.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take an elf,
to know, when they say "You're delusional!", still don't question yourself.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much red,
to know, "Don't twist my words!" means "That's exactly what I said."
it doesn't take a genius, and it's very, very significant,
to know, when they immediately deflect, they're a willing participant.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a savior,
to know, "you weren't supposed to know" does not excuse behavior.
it doesn't take a genius and it's definitely not unreachable,
to know, when they say "Show me ONE SOURCE!", they're unteachable.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much bugs,
to know, they constantly claim you're lying, because they lie like rugs.
it doesn't take a genius, nor does it take much defending,
to know that if they claim to fear you, usually they're pretending.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take permission,
to know, deflecting immediately is always an admission.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take resolve,
to know, when they say "I'm not getting involved!" they ARE involved.
it doesn't take a genius and there's no need to involve you,
to know, that lying about the things you've done does not absolve you.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a user,
to know, when you disbelieve a victim, you have joined their abuser.
it doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a hater,
to know, when you blame a victim, you become a perpetrator.
It doesn't take a genius and there's no way to deny,
to know that people cry wolf, when they're caught in a lie.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much snow,
to know, "I have to pray about it" means the answer is no.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take the nation,
to know, denying discrimination, IS discrimination.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much flying,
to know that lying by omission also counts as lying.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take protecting,
to know, when they say "You're projecting!", usually they're projecting.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a stage,
to know that when they're playing dumb, you don't have to engage.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a seether,
to know, when they say "How do you know?", they don't know, either.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a lodge,
to know, when they say "I don't know!" often it's a dodge.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a guess,
to know, when there is no denial, then the answer's yes.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much flaming,
to know that "I'm not victim blaming, but" is victim blaming.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a noose,
to know, when you silence a victim, you continue the abuse.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a song,
to know, when you hold a victim's abuse against them, you're just as wrong."
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a business,
to know that "I forgive you, but" isn't true forgiveness.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a mile,
to know, "I never said I did!" isn't a denial.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take a spot,
to know, "I never said it was!" isn't saying it's not.
It doesn't take a genius and there's no need to be wise,
to know that when they make excuses, usually they're lies.
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take much fuming,
to know, it's still not denial, when they say "you're assuming."
It doesn't take a genius and it doesn't take civility,
to know, defending an abuser makes you just as guilty.
It doesn’t take a genius and it doesn’t take much sway,
To know, “I disagree with this poem!” means these are things you say.
To know, “I disagree with this poem!” means these are things you say.
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