Why do you hurt me the way you do

when I’ve done nothing harmful to you

I understand you are young and need to learn

but sometimes I need to be firm

I miss you not being here

I know you’re not shedding a tear

You think living here is so bad

and that’s what makes you sad

I think you need to learn to live

in a world where people don’t always give

be it attention, money, or peace

your tolerance for the world must increase

I know it’s tough being so young

and singing the same old song

"you’re not loved or wanted"

By those feelings you are haunted

If only you could open your eyes

and maybe some day realize

We’ve been trying to teach you life’s lessons

in many talking sessions

So here we are

You are not far

You have made quite a fuss

and kept your distance from us

I hope when you return

you’ll of had some lessons learned

Mental illness is not easy to live with

it is real and not a myth

It’s your responsibility to take your meds

and figure out things in your head

it’s not our fault you are unhappy here

and you cry so many tears

You have an illness that needs to be addressed

so you can feel love and be caressed

I’m worried about your future

and the holes in your heart that need a suture

I love you very much

and I wish you’d stay in touch

but for now I’ll let you go

and let you run your own show