taking it like a man

after a horrible rendition of the pina colada song is cleared from my voicemail
the real Paul-voice tells me that i might consider

your constant dedication to saving other people from themselves
as a distraction from looking at a much closer issue
saving your self from yourself

i’d like to say he isn’t right, but
that’s twice this week i’ve gotten the same message
different words from different people
saying the same thing i’ve been saying over and over again
why do i