I'm just a girl who longs to be loved,
To be cared for, cherished, pampered so much,
I want someone to hold me tight,
Someone to lean on, day or night.

I don't buy into that self-reliance creed,
Because I am enough, yes indeed,
But sometimes I need to hear someone say,
"It's okay, you're not strong today."

When I'm feeling down, let me hear,
"Come here, let me give you a hug, my dear."
When I'm weary from battling the world,
"Let me stand beside you, my brave girl."

If problems arise,...