Keep or Kick, It's Your Call

You can keep me close,
As long as you need me.
You can kick me out,
When it's like a torn old cloth.
You can rest on my chest,
Until it stops pounding.
You can ignore me enough,
As far as yourself is concerned.

I would mould you smooth,
If you could flex your beliefs.
I may teach you ways,
Till I see where I want you to be.
I may tolerate you enough,
As long as I miss you.
I won't leave you alone,
Till it's clear you're safe and sound.