The Rules of Me

March 16, 2014

My cat comes first. Always. She’s been my best friend since second grade.

So yes, she will lay down with us and it’s okay

because I have a feeling she won’t be around much longer.

If I trust you enough to tell you of my past,

have confidence in me that I won’t resort back to those demons.

So if I skip a meal or don’t talk for a few hours

and I look like I’m far away

believe that I’ll come back.

Just take me out for ice cream, hold my hand, and keep repeating,

"It will be okay"

And for the panic attacks

just hold me and calm me down.

They’ll go away.

I don’t always match at home.

I wear oversized sweaters and warm socks with Christmas designs

and I’ll probably steal your clothes. (I like your hoodies and cardigans)

But when we go out, I’ll put myself together to the best of my ability.

And while I get ready, I will have a dance party in the bathroom

and if you want to join, background dancers are welcome

You have to come to my plays

You don’t have to bring a bouquet of flowers every time

A single flower will do just fine

And I’ll come support you. And if you want a single flower,

well that’s a little weird, but I’ll do it.

Drinking isn’t important to me. So I hope it isn’t to you either.

I only say “I love you” if I absolutely mean it.

But there are thousands of other ways I express it.

So if I call you an idiot, that’s a compliment.

Ya idiot.

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