Love is expected, 

mine to you 

you to me

Find the truest form

I have found love

And I have loved love

But love has never loved me

They have never loved me

So I don’t love me

She says for someone to love me, I must love myself

I try

I try to not feel my stomach bulge

or notice the red spots lining my forehead

I try not to hear my voice as it comes out in awkward silence

I can’t 

I can’t 

I can’t love myself without others love

I need validation from stupid boys

I need validation from a teacher whose words are cruel

I need validation from a girl who seems to notice me when I am bold

And forget me when my confidence simmers

I want validation 

I want love

Why must I work for that

Why I am just simply not enough

Why

Why must I ask

Why isn't obvious

Everyone says I should change

They this and that

but never how

So someone just love me

Love me for me and 

I 

Will 

Love 

You