I want to like everybody.
the cashier, the man with his dog, a woman
crossing the street
my coworkers, my interactions

and yet despite trying my hardest there are just a few who leave a sour taste in my mouth
some just don't leave an impression
I've tried and tried and tried
but it ***** the energy out of me faster than they'd notice a sliver of effort, difference

I'm tired! I've slept eight hours and I'm still tired!
my body aches and my muscles tighten
Trying to be the best, kindest, most generous I can be
Treating others the way I want to be treated
And getting walked over like a stone gravel path
unnoticed, unappreciated
and with every step my heart breaks
But I don't want to close myself
I don't want to build up walls of brick, stone, metal
I don't want to stop loving and trying for the ones that are hard
Because what does that make me?