Embrace your pain with open arms,"

-Why?-

"It will allow you to get used to it."

-I don't want to...-

"It will transform you into a masochist,"

-How could I ever enjoy pain?-

"It will turn your suffering into joy,"

-But, I deserve to suffer...-

"And it will permit you to change your self-hatred-"

-I do not hate myself, I just know the truth-

"Into passion for yourself and others."

-Do I deserve love, even from myself?-

"You cannot love others, if you cannot love yourself."

-That's a lie!-

"Know that I love you with all my heart."

-As do I, with my own! But,-

"I wish you wouldn't have to endure so much,"

-I wish you would stop caring so much,-

"I wish I could take all your pain away..."

-I seriously have no idea...-

"And take it for you, instead."

-How I could possibly deserve that kind heart of yours-

"I am sorry, I cannot do such a thing..."

-How on Earth is such a warm heart in my possession?-

"So, please,"

-I don't deserve your love, in the slightest...-

"Accept yourself,"

-How can I, with all of my regrets?-

"As well as your pain."

-But, it hurts so much...-

"Embrace your pain with open arms, and know that-"

-"I love you so much..."-