vindicate me of myself

after i've explained to you

lengthily how i am unlovable

every bit of evidence i've created

nailed to the walls of my brain

tell me how wrong i am

indulge me with the reasons you like me

name all my best qualities

end your presentation with proof

slide a hand across my chest

don't expect me to believe it though

all love can be explained away by the liar in my head

you're too lovely