Rigidity

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You say I let you down, and that I’m no good for you.

You say you’re disappointed that I never come through.

I try to show you the truth that lies right in front of you.

I’m trying so hard to do things the way you want me to.

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You don’t see that your expectations have gotten out of hand.

You don’t see the unfairness in placing all these demands.

I try to show you the truth, but you do not understand.

I’m not here for you only to follow your commands.

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You live in a world of black and white, right and wrong.

You’ve lived inside your own rigid world far too long.

I try to help you see that it is between the greys that we belong.

I try to show you the different shades, but you refuse to come along.

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You expect the world to fall within your made-up lines.

You want me to follow you and forget what is mine.

I wish you could see that I simply cannot align.

I want you to be able to see that it is here that I shine.

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You think that everyone should do things your way.

You don’t understand that I need to have my own say.

I know that things don’t always work out your way.

I wish you could just let things fall where they may.

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You believe I should just make things happen for you.

You see things one way and expect me to follow through.

I try to be what you need, but there’s a limit to what I can do.

I see your hopes as what they are, wishes that won’t come true.

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