You cannot tell sad girls that they are
pretty
unless you are prepared to hold
them
as they sob hysterically at 3
am.
You are not allowed to tell sad girls they are
perfect
if you have never seen the wounds that
litter their bodies
and represent each battle lost in a war
with themselves.
And I am begging you, please do not tell sad
girls
that you are in love with
them
unless you truly and entirely
are