Can't You See?

It's when I'm pushing you away that I need the most help. Can't you see that when I say I'm okay, I really need you to ask me again how I am? I need to know if you'd be concerned enough to ask a second time, to really wonder if I'm alright, and not just to accept what I say.

Can't you see that when my eyes are red and puffy and I say I haven't been crying, I really need you to hold me and tell me everything will be okay? I need to know if you love me enough to ask no questions, and not just turn away and hide from my troubles.

Can't you see that when I've fallen so silent, for so long, I really need you to just sit with me and confide in me? I need to know if you trust me enough to make me a part of yourself, and not just treat me like anyone else.