they were told to stay still
they were told to stay quiet and not cause a fuss
they were raised to be polite
they were raised to be fragile

they asked to be treated with respect and kindness
they needed nothing but love
they wanted someone to understand them
they would do everything to let you know they treasured you

they were told they were boring
so they started to lie and make things more interesting
they were told they had no worth
so they would try and prove everyone wrong

they were repeatedly told they were not good enough
so they tried their best to be the best they could
they loved and wanted to be loved in return
so they wait for someone who would do so

they were put in stressful situations
so they flourished in an anxiety disorder
they were told to shut up to end other's anxious false
so they started following the rules that were given