Discouragement...

Do this, but don't; Do that but never
Be engaging, properly;
Don't be flat... In an expectable way;
Address the issues, Don't forget,
Consult the rules
They say avoid, They minimize
They say: Forget it.
And I lie.
Saying I do.
Claiming knowledge of what I was doing
and I spice, I flavour,
I exclaim and engage
And forgetting all rules...
Save one.
I respect.
I don't demean.
Taking offense is offensive,
And I lack the gut,
To discourage.