Your's was a gift
that nobody wanted,
the sacrifice that you made
left your loved ones haunted.
They would have been pleased
with the love that you gave,
but you couldn't stop giving
and then couldn't be saved.
You opened your heart
but kept nothing for you,
when your soul needed shelter
your defenses were few.
Love one another
as a child we learn,
and for it, praise
we rightfully earn.
But we aren't always taught
that the love we deserve,
starts with our self
before outwards, it turns.
A soul has nothing
if love doesn't exist,
and a heart needs protection
to return this bliss.
But the heart must be centered
with the love of oneself
to give love and be loved
and feel love, or else,
you'll end up making
an empty sacrifice
of the ultimate gift,
an unfinished life.