To Please

Most of the time I try to be that side of me
that is sweet and sincere.
Although sometimes it may not be very clear.
Sometimes I think I invite one of my worst fears.
The fear of being used and walked over.

Maybe I'm only used slightly but
maybe you should remember
some words are not taken so lightly.
I do like to please but maybe you
should remember that some jokes
and comments cut deeper than it seems.

I try to be stronger and not fit into a mold
but I know that at times I do bend and fold.
I know it's to make sure I'm not left alone.
You see so much of the complete me,
but there's still so much you don't see.

I care for you so much and to see you
smile is always just enough to me.
Still, I know that there is a fee.
Sometimes I wish I could be more free
to tell you how sometimes your words hurt me.
Even so, I don't want to have you
always tiptoe around me.
You see, I value your friendship deeply
and I want you to know I'll always
be there for you and I pray you'll
do the same for me.

So I guess the safe thing for me is to
keep my mouth shut and continue to please.