You’re So Annoying

It has governed my life since I can remember.

I heard it every so often, when I would hug a little too hard or demand to be heard.

It was told to me by the people whose words I had learned to trust without question because they were older and wiser.

Now I take up less space, only speaking when spoken to, refraining from doing anything that might disrupt someone else's peace, even if it means mine is shaken beyond repair.

I guess I should be happy that I've been successful in never again hearing the phrase, "You're so annoying."