Everybody has an opinion about what we need to do
But the more you patronize me, the less advice that’s gets through
I need you to understand me
Not criticize what I did or will do
I need you to want me
Not cast me aside like old news
I need you to hear me
Not think what you thought you heard me say
I need you to see me
Not through me, I’m not glass
I need you to show me
Not give me directions and expect me to learn
I need you to not ask
Sometimes it’s better if you don’t know
I need you to respect me always
Not only when you think it’s fair
I need to count on you
Not on my fingers, I’m not five
I need you to fear me at times
Do not think I will bring you no harm
I need you to trust me
Not not trust me because I don’t trust you
I need you to be patient
Not skim through what’s right there
I need you to talk with me
Not at me, I’m not your dog
Considering all that, I don’t need you to love me differently
In that aspect, you’re doing just fine
But do consider taking what I’ve prescribed.
Tedra