By Crystevin
Date: 7 April 1999

High Maintenance

I can't solve all your problems,
your insecurities
are beyond
my capacity.

You're needy and afraid
of the painful memories
that linger on
entirely too long.

I want to help you
but you overwhelm my mind
with expectations
of emotions 
returned in kind.

To feel loved again
start with yourself
and love will find you
despite me
instead of me
without me
in spite of yourself.