Thanks, that was very nice of you
But not what I wanted you to do.
I don't want thanks for what I do
But if you don't thank me, I'll be blue.
You give me what I do not want.
Don't you think you should check with me first?
You don't like what I do for you.
If you did, would it cause you to burst?

You never do anything for me
Without being told in advance.
I never think up a cute surprise.
It's too risky to take the chance.
I'll accept you, if you accept me
Then maybe we both will not mind
Doing the thoughtful things we both need
And thanking the effort in kind.
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