they were told to stay still
they were told to stay quiet and not cause a fuss
they were raised to be polite
they were raised to be fragile

they asked to be treated with respect and kindness
they needed nothing but love
they wanted someone to understand them
they would do everything to let you know they treasured you

they were told they were boring
so they started to lie and make things more interesting
they were told they had no worth
so they would try and prove everyone wrong

they were repeatedly told they were not good enough
so they tried their best to be the best they could
they loved and wanted to be loved in return
so they wait for someone who would do so

they were put in stressful situations
so they flourished in an anxiety disorder
they were told to shut up to end other's anxious false
so they started following the rules that were given

Plastic plants,
Artificial light,
Photoshopped models,
And on this night
Sitting expectantly and nervous
This scene looks nothing like the movies
Our love is real but so is our fear
Hoping everything goes smoothly
Sitting as close as possible,
An autotuned song playing through our ordeal
Surrounded by fake things
Your lips on mine is the only thing real

"What great deeds have you done
for God to bestow blessings upon you?
Ask yourself
Are you worthy?
Have you not turned down the needy?
Do you realize the concept of empathy?
Are you sin-free?
Speak up!
Tell me why you want everything you wish for."
The angel softly whispered.


"I don't know.
All I know is that I'm not bad enough to be going through this."
replied he.