I would be anything for you

That’s what I’ve always said

It’s why I push myself so hard

To make you proud

And never let you down

If you need a perfect daughter

Then I’m the one you need

The eldest of three children

I’m the one who keeps things calm

The one who sets a good example

And must never do any wrong

If you need an ideal student

You need only look to me

I may not always get straight As

But I’m valuable in many other ways

I always do my best

Rising to each task

I’m respectful and polite

I always do my work

I follow the instructions

And always strive to improve and understand

So when I tell you this

That I would be anything for you

Know that I’m being honest

That this is the absolute truth

I may not be perfect

There will be times where I am wrong

But I will always do my best

To be someone you rely on

I’m the responsible one

The one who goes above and beyond

The one that people lean on

And who smiles through it all

So please remember this

Next time you come to me

I am still a human

Despite my constant need to please

I would be anything for you

That will never change

But this is me standing my ground

Saying that I’m done playing your games

Relationships go both ways

A constant give and get

But I’m drawing the line

And I know I won’t regret it

I gave everything to you

Planned every interaction

Drove to pick you up

And controlling my reactions

But now I’ve drawn the line

I’m done with doing all the work

You can plead and beg

But I know my worth

I deserve someone

Who reaches out to me

Someone who makes plans

And doesn’t forever rely on me

So here is my honest truth

Whether or not you want to hear

You always complain you’re tired

That life has been too rough

You say you want to do better

But I have had enough

I’m always the first to reach out

The one who makes the plans

The one who has a license

And drives to all these plans

I won’t do this anymore

I don’t need your love

I’m standing for myself

Because you existing isn’t enough

I would be anything for you

But I am still my own person

So now I’m being who, not what, I need

And what I need is to be free