Sad girls

You cannot tell sad girls that they are pretty
         unless you are prepeared to hold them
         as they cry hysterically at 3 am.

You are not allowed to tell sad girls they are perfect
             if you have never seen the wounds that cover their bodies
             and represent each battle lost in a war with themselves.

And I am begging you, please do not tell sad girls
               that you are in love with them
               unless you truly and entirely are.