Background: I wrote this from the point of view of an closeted lesbian in her adolescence. She and her best friend fall in love, but that kind of love isn't supposed to exist at a high school in Georgia.
"All Futile Requests"
Don't perk at the sight of me
Don't look after me as I walk away
Don't jump at every chance to have me to yourself
Don't get lose yourself in my embrace
Don't let me so effortlessly become the center of your attention
Pretend I'm not always on your mind
Don't look so vain with me
And try not to stare
Let go of malice towards those who cause me pain
Don't ask me if I'm okay
Don't let my mood affect yours
Don't take everything I say to heart
Don't worry
Don't pry
Lose your faith in me
And take me off that goddamn pedestal
Don't let your eyes fall to my lips when I speak to you
Remember to breathe when our eyes meet
Don't let the slightest touch send your heart rate flying
Don't long for more
Don't smile at the thought of the last sweet thing I said to you
Forget what I told you yesterday
Only miss me in my absence
Put your guard back up
And let me down
hard
Don't need me
Don't love me
All futile requests, my love
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