This is about me About the person I had to be The charade I put up to make them stay The pain I endured so they didn't have to pay It was torture I had to remain silent in composure I had to always be the glue Keeping the peace was the only safety I knew Unconsciously people pleasing All while fearing the thought of them leaving I had to pretend to feel accepted Kept giving even when I was weak-handed Accountability was their frenemy And constant blame was my specialty I hid behind a mask for so long Cause I yearned to belong No matter how hard I tried They couldn't see past their pride