the thing is: I want to get close to you

the thing is
I want to
get close
to you
but I'm not
familiar
with
things like
relationships
and feelings
mum and dad
worked
all the time
and
only had time
for things
that were
necessary
like
school
and chores
and more work
I wasn't
taught to express
myself
to communicate
to open up
if it wasn't work
or school
or chores
it wasn't important
I wasn't important
so I couldn't
cry about anything
or laugh
I couldn't
tell them about
my friends
from school
or the boy I liked
so I stopped
trying
I told them
about school
and did
my chores
and more work
instead
I told them
about school
and offered to do
more chores
and work
around the house
and in a way
I built a
relationship
with them
I could share
my feelings
in a way
that
made them
comfortable
I was able
to get close
to them
so
if I tell you
about school
and about
my chores
and about
work stuff
I'm telling you
I like you
and I want to
get close to you
and, no
it's not
your fault
I won't open up
you're fine
you're perfect