“We need to talk to you”

                 “We’re worried about you”

“We’ve noticed some things”

       “Don’t hurt yourself”



          “We love you”



                      “We’d never get over it” 

“We’re scared”

I’m shaking

And as I take it in

I force myself to look mad, numb or sad

But that’s a lie

What I really want to do

Is smile with relief

Exhale

And say “finally”