I’m not as sarcastic as I seem.
I am, in fact, very sarcastic
but you will look at me on occasion and say
“You don’t have to be sarcastic!”
and I will look at you aghast and say,
“I wasn’t being sarcastic. I’m so sorry!”

I suppose I should say I am not always sarcastic
and will sporadically be sincere
and still be accused of saying something
with an ironic tone
or twist in my eyebrow
or a smirk in my smile.

You may doubt the truth
and dis my claims of ingenuousness
but I speak with honesty.
Sometimes, I am for real.
Really.