You told me to be me, but me wasnt good enough

I was told to have common sense and be smart
But, I wasnt aloud to act like I knew everything

I was told to be kind and respectful
But, I was seen as a pushover and a wimp when others had a go at me

I was told to love others like I wanted to ve loved
But, people never felt how I did, I was always alone

I was told to be perfect
But, the moment I loved me, the times I felt perfect was when you broke me down and denied me

I was told to be honest and open
But, when I opened up you looked at me differently, treated me differently.

I was told to be me
But, you never wanted me to be me... you wanted me a picture perfect reflection of what you wanted