Paint it on my Outside

 I wanted you to see the pain on the inside,

so I started to paint it on my outside,

and when one shade of paint dulled,

I'd paint on layer after layer,

to keep it bright and colorful to see.

I wanted to feel your love,

and I found that in the way you worry about me.

You want me to take care of myself,

but I want that job to be yours,

but when you get too close for comfort,

I'll show you every flaw that's too unforgivable,

and push you away, until I lure you back

with my colorful paintings.