A question I seem
to have a difficult
time answering,

it may sound simple
do I Boast
and Brag?
Sometimes,

but Who doesn't,
Is it so wrong
to want
people to lke
me?

or should I just
become lonely
until the sun soon
rises and brings
me wonderful
people
along with
the new day

I just want
to get
the attention
of the
people surrounding me

or maybe even just one?

is it so wrong for
them to get
to know me

so that I
can share the
pain the
broken heart
all of which are
inside me

eating away at
my optimism

gnawing at
the love I used
to be
able to
hand out like
free candy

So to answer this
immorally complicated
question

can I be both?

because I am
I become pretentious
around the
people I want
to impress

and I become
un-conceited
around those
who need love
and compassion

the ones who need
a stranger to
give them
a hug
or a smile

I will continue
to spread
the love
that was
never given
to me

that's all
the world
and I
need

so can
you please
do the
same for
me?