I know I’m not much

I’m insecure 

I’m overdramatic and self-absorbed

I care too much about the little things and not enough about the big

I’m picky with my time

I’m closed off and guarded

I’m too open and raw 

But for some reason, you stay

You stay to deal with the moodiness

You stay to deal with the tears and frustrations

You stay to pick me up while I tear myself apart

You stay when I don’t have the energy to care at all

You stay for me when I can’t stay for myself 

And that is why I love you

You are strong

You are resilient 

You are the pieces of me that I wish I could see