When People Say Poem by Brendon Secrist

When someone says that they hate you,
They really love you.
When they say that they never want to see you again,
They really mean that its killing them inside to say it to you.
When they say that they don't want to be like you,
They're lying because they can't help but be like you.
When they say goodbye,
They're hoping that you'll stop them from leaving.
When they're cold,
They really want you to pull them close so they can be near you.
When they give you a compliment,
Its because they can't help but notice everything about you.
When they start to walk away,
They hope that you'll grab their hand and pull them close.
When they're crying,
They want a shoulder to cry on and a friend to hold.
And when they say that they love you,
Know that they aren't lying,
Because they really do.