Why are you crying?

I’m not.

You are.

Do you cry from sadness?

I’m not crying.

I see the tears, dripping from your cheeks.

I see the pain in your eyes.

Why are you lying?

I am not lying.

You are.

Do you lie out of spite?

I’m not lying.

I see how your nose crinkles,

You will not look me in the eye.

Why won’t you let me help?

I don’t need help.

You do.

You need someone to hold you when you cry.

I’m not crying.

You are.

I don’t want to listen to you anymore.

And yet you still listen,*

Because you know I’m right.

And you don’t want to turn away

The only one who cares.

I don’t need you.

Even that sounds fake

To your own ears.

What do you want from me?

I want you to let me hold you,

To share in your pain.

You don’t have to be afraid to show weakness.

It lets me know that

You are only human.

You’re right. I am crying.

I know.

*And that’s okay.