It Helps

It helps when I know we agree
hell, it helps to know when we just disagree

It helps when communication is clear
and sometimes it helps to just know less

It helps to hear exactly why you are upset
but sometimes it’s better if you just work your shit out without me

It helps to be left alone
but sometimes I need you to check on me when I am isolating

It helps when you cry with me
except when I need you to just sit and be strong

It helps when you do things for me
it also helps when you let me struggle

It helps to be set free
and kept
invited
and neglected
cherished
and ignored

This ambivalence that you embrace?
It helps

I love you