big girl

I really don't need you
or anyone to try and
take care of me.
I've been looking after myself
for such a long time
that I can't--
I can't let you in
I can't let myself melt
in your arms.
I have to be strong enough
to do everything on my own
otherwise who knows
what might happen to me.
So you can just go along
on your merry way,
don't give me another thought,
I'm a big girl.
I have been for a long time.