Please love and support me

…but don’t get too close

Please hold my hand tight

…when my mood gets morose

Don’t judge me too hard

…when I push you away

Please help me find joy

…put a smile in my day

Please take all my sadness

…and turn it upbound

Even though I won’t value

…having you around

I’ll rattle your patience

…and shake your belief

I’ll test you, detest you

…cause all kinds of grief

I’ll bait you and slate you

…and challenge your trust

But please, don’t turn away

...when the day’s turned to dust.