The fact that you don't tell me hurts much more than what you'd have to say.

"Of course." ...of course.
You say it as if I'm silly for asking.
But... I don't think you would.
It hurts, yeah. More than probably anything else you could do. But... it hurts so much more that you don't tell me.
I know you're just trying to avoid
hurting me.
But... I'll take the truth over secrecy any day.
I miss your honesty with me.
Not that you lie to me now.
I believe that you tell me the truth...
but... I shouldn't have to ask for it.
And... I know you're busy,
but please,
please don't just brush me off.
Again, not that you try to.
But... it hurts anyway.
I'm glad for you when things are good,
And I believe that you will pull yourself back up,
when they aren't.
But please...
just...
tell me.