Because of you
she learned to cry
without making a sound
Because of you
she learned to hide her puffy eyes
with carefully applied concealer and eyeliner
Because of you
she learned to hide the marks on her wrist
with full sleeves and fancy bracelets
Because of you
she learned to not let someone in
through the walls she has built around her heart
Because of you
she learned to be on her own
and be comfortable with it
Because of you
she learned to love herself
in ways you never could.