Work Text:
i know i shouldn't crave
other people's approval
yet i crave
for the good in me to be seen
can you not see
the truth of me in my actions
why must you insist
on misunderstanding
disrespecting
slandering
distrusting
disregarding
belittling
attacking
me?
do you not know
that is how a heart hardens
to the point that not even love can conquer
my diamond walls
and they say love conquers all
this time I'm afraid not
not this heart.