Four Little Words

"Because you love me."

It's a simple four-word phrase. Four little words. 

Four words that create a sense of angst and frustration

"You'd come with me because you love me." Would I?

Would I sacrifice my security and self-worth to please you?

"Because you love me." Don't use those words against to me, 

To play mind games. To bring forth unneccessary guilt.

Because I won't obey you. I choose to love you for yourself, 

I accept your flaws. But to try and manipulate me 

By placing your favor in my hands is insolent. 

I refuse to fall victim to something meant to seem 

Harmless on purpose, when beneath the layers strikes at me. 

Because I do love you, I say no. I say it for your good. 

Those words are sacred. Meant for things from the goodness of heart. 

Not the mendacious lips from which they fell.