Wild Child

How To "Be There"

"Just be there"
but what do you mean?
"Be there" as in
"Come and bathe
in my sorrows,
give up your existence 
and drown with me?"
or "Be There" as in
"Believe my lies,
don't question if I'm really alright
and let's both fake it out?"

Because I really cannot
"be there" the way
you'd want me to,
I really cannot vanish for you,
I really cannot wish
for you to be gone,
that's just not how
"being there" is done.

I'm sorry that some have
been cruel and shameless 
and planted thorns in your skin,
I'm sorry you do not know
where self hate ends, 
and self love begins,
but do not cut the hands
of those who always
try to lift you up;
you can't be surprised
when everyone gives up.
Enough is enough.

- Crimsyy♡