Ma said Don’t I dare die
not for her, not for pa
not for anyone I like
Life isn’t a children book
I die, nothing changes
The prince will still be dead
Ma said some day I’d have my first love
and she knew me, she knew
I would love with my heart on my sleeve
and I would grieve like nothing else in this life matters
Remember – Ma said – everything matters
I’d live to love for another day
Ma said one day if I have a child
and life is cruel
I’d feel like the world is ending
I’d feel like I’m dying, like breathing hurts
But it’s not and I’m not
and I’ve gotta live
Even when I’d actually be dying – Ma said
Don’t I dare die
If breathing does hurt
If living does seem like a glimpse chance
Please – Ma whispered – don’t die
Live
Live for her, for pa
for everyone I love