What about me?

Just needed to vent a little tonight... and this was the result of my little rant to myself....  I didn't finish it cause I might wanna come back and add more but this is what I have right now....

 So frustrating to talk and not be heard

How could they listen so intently and not hear a word

I'm saying I'm frustrated, confused, maybe even upset

What part of any of that is so hard to get?

I know people rarely see me, naked, exposed, and not wearing my smile,

But I, just like you, get down every once in a while

When I'm cut or hurt I bleed blood, just like you  do

I promise you that I go through stuff too

Aren't I entitled to have a bad day too

To hurt, to sulk, and cry just like you do.

Eventually at some point the strong will become weak

But rest assured I'll eventually land on my feet.

I know people count on me for the laughs and the smiles

But like I said before, I too go through things every once in a while

I wont be there long, I can guarantee that

Just give me a minute and I'm sure I'll bounce back.

I know I make it look easy, like everything is always so great

Truth is, its just me not wearing all of my emotions on my face

I was taught that you don't have to look like what you go through

And the world doesn't have to know whats REALLY going on with you.

Unless you choose to share

If you think some would genuinely care

Be there and try to understand

And not force your hand....

In times like these:  Be patient with me, be gentle, be kind

Sometimes I just may need a little time

Please don't get frustrated, push, pry or force your way

Or you'll notice that I may just start pulling away

I know  you want to help, and I know that you care

May not always be something for you to fix, but its comforting just knowing you're there.

Its not always easy when the tables are turned

To go from the motivator and encourager and become the subject of concern

All I ask is that you don't forget

That even if it doesn't happen often, my feelings are legit.

So give me my moment and give me my time

And I'm sure when its over I'll be just fine

Even behind my smile, I'm not exempt from hurt or pain

I'm sure we all experience some level of it just the same

I may show it differently if I even show it at all

And its great to know I have people there and just have to make a call.

Being human, we all will have highs and lows

Just don't forget about me or count me out when life has dealt me a blow.... 

Me....