two of me

there seem to be

two of me

the one who says no
with utter conviction
'cause i know my role
at work
but the other one
finds saying no harder
turns inward and shyer
there's more to be gained
by saying yes
at home

the me away is cool and convincing
sure of what i'm saying
conscious of what i'm doing
i know my place
at work

the other me
is still on the fence
concerned weighing up
all the possible choices
more subtle turns
more considered voices
at home

how would it be if the 'me-s' changed places
would anyone notice
would anyone question
the different responses
and varied directions
it might not be a bad thing

the two of me
may meet
exchange notes
maybe learn something new
and shake hands
in the end