Bethany Norris - Why

Why do I let you make me feel like this?
Why do I let you hurt me?
Is it because I love you?
Or is it because I am afraid to be alone?
Is it because I need you?
Or is it because you are all I have ever known?

Why do I let you smother me?
I can’t breathe like this
Is it because I love you?
Or is because I am afraid to be alone?
Is it because I need you?
Or is it because you are all I have ever known?

Are you trying to break me?
Do you want me to submit?
Do you need to control me?
Why are you so stubborn and childish?
Is it because you love me?
Or is because you are afraid to be alone?
Is it because you need me?
Or is it because I am all you have ever known?

Bethany Norris

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