don't

don't dare me if you don't intend me to
because i will.

don't ask me to jump if you know i can't land
because i'll then fall.

don't invite me if you don't want me there
because i show up.

don't let me love you if you can't love back
because i'll be lonely in love.

don't talk big talk and then not walk
because i take your word.

don't be anyone else if you can't be yourself
because i'm me.

don't assume my heart is strong
because i can be tender.

just don't.