You don't have to do this,
curl your hair, coat your lips
flash those bright green eyes,
turn to the side,
**** in,
smile,
hide.

You don't have to do this,
say yes when you really mean no,
entertain when you feel sick,
work out to find your worth,
eat to find love,
purge,
unearth.

But you must keep going,
be strong, be brave, be you,
walk in light, in love, in grace,
say I love you and mean it,
speak truth and receive it,
with open arms,
savouring every bit.

You were made for more than this.