They Tell Me

They Tell Me....

They tell me the pain will go away...
They say "with time"...
I tell them "not in this lifetime"...

They tell me I am better than you...
They say "they'll be others"...
I tell them "you are the one"...

They tell me you are no good...
They say "you can do better"...
I tell them "you are better than me"...

They tell me I am too young...
They say "wait a few years"...
I tell them "but it hurts so"...

They tell me you just need to grow up...
They say "just be patient"...
I tell them "pain is my patience"...