Highlighters

I wish you would
Read me with a pen in hand
Underline and highlight those parts of me that are good, that are hurting, that need attention. Instead of highlighting my flaws and mistakes. It's as though those mistakes are highlighted in multiple colors as to not forget, its a reminder of what you need to say as you are shutting me down. How about a breath and a pause, a moment to reflect before you react to my fears and insecurities with your highlighted and underlined note cards of who I used to be.