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Benevolence

There are so many times in life

When we are forced to choose

Do we help someone else win

Even if it means that we lose

 

For me the choice has been easy

Always fill other people with cheer

Even if the choice hurts me,

It's worth it to remove their tear.

 

There are times when it gets lonely

Putting others before one's self

There are times when it almost feels

Like I put my own needs on a shelf

 

While doing all I can for others

I try my best to never complain

But even with my best efforts

It's me that gets left out in the rain

 

When someone needs a friend

I'm always the one that they call

Then when they are feeling better

I'm ignored; left alone too bawl

 

I don't regret the things I have done

Because it helped show them I care

But sometimes it'd be nice for me

If somebody could be there

 

Throughout my entire life

I've been hurt putting others first

But never having the favor returned

...that is definitely the worst.

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Jan 15, 2014
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