Don't tell me that you understand,
Don't tell me that you know
Don't tell me that I will survive,
How I will surley grow.

Don't tell me this is just a test,
That I am truly blessed.
That I am chosen for this task,
Apart from all the rest.

Don't come at me with answers
That can only come from me,
Don't tell me that my grief will pass
That I will soon be free

Don't stand in pious judgement
Of the bonds I must untie,
Don't tell me how to suffer,
Don't tell me how to cry,

My life is filled with selfishness,
My pain is all I see,
But I need you, I need your love,
Unconditionally.

Accept me in my ups and downs,
I need someone to share,
Just hold my hand and let me cry,
And say, "My friend, I care."

Author: Unknown