Don't tell me I'm pretty
Tell me that I'm passionate
That I have drive
Tell me that I make you laugh
That I know how to make your day better
Don't tell me I seem nice
Tell me that I'm kind and compassionate
Tell me that I'm not afraid to dream and to dream big
Don't tell me I'm perfect
Tell me the you love me despite my flaws
That you want to spend the rest of your life with me
Don't tell me I'm beautiful
Tell me that you'll be faithful and forever true

As cat's whisker
Still thin silence,
Of no whisper,
In mute defiance
Of sick world
All Hell uncurl'd,
As soft she treads
'Mongst living dead,
Seeking, finds
Inviting minds
Musing, wades
Through depths of Hades.

Why do you push people away?

"I want them to be happy."