Talk to me
Even when I say nothing:

Talk to me
Even when I speak a lot!

Talk to me
For I may deeply want it -

Talk to me
For I may not really show it.

Talk to me
It may make a difference:

Talk to me
Even if it doesn’t!

Talk to me
I may have a lot going on;

Talk to me
Hopefully the pain will go away…

Talk to me
It might help me figure out:

Talk to me
I need to sort things out…

Talk to me
Even on days I laugh and smile:

Talk to me
Even on days that don’t look so gloomy!

Talk to me
I need that hug and care:

Talk to me
I crave affection and love…

Talk to me
I may be difficult to love:

Talk to me
Trust me, love is all I truly need…

Talk to me
I need to hear your voice:

Talk to me
Even when I say I’ve heard enough…

Talk to me
I need that reassurance a little more:

Talk to me
Depression sure is not just crying and whining!

Talk to me
It’s also in showing up, smiling and looking bright!

Talk to me
I have anxiety – legit anxiety:

Talk to me
I’ll tell you why it’s not funny…

Talk to me
Show me some sympathy:

Talk to me
I don’t need your pity…

Talk to me
And you’ll know what I hold within:

Talk to me
You might not know it all the time: and it’s alright…

Talk to me
And you’ll know how each struggle is truly personal:

Talk to me
You’ll know nothing is only personal – it affects!

Talk to me
You’ll know about all uncertainties:

Talk to me
Maybe not all uncertainties are worth knowing…

Talk to me
Mental health is important – equally if not more:

Talk to me
You and I are not crazy: that’s for sure…

Talk to me
I will show you how wrong people are about people…

Talk to me
For I might not stay to say goodbye

Talk to me…
Maybe that’s all I really want.
For someone to just talk to me…

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