Pretending to be Bukowski: A Poem Collection

The Girl Who Tried

She was the girl who always tried

She did what she could, but sometimes had to lie

She was put on this world simply to help

So rarely did she ever think of herself

It was hard, but she tried her best

Making sure each one of her friends didn't feel like a pest

And she never wanted them to see her tears

For that was one of her deepest fears

Because the people she loved were broken inside

All they wanted to do was run and hide

So she reached out a hand and helped each one

Sometimes it was easier said than done

And never did she ask for something back

She figured she should cut them some slack

For they were the ones who were truly sad

No matter how many times she felt bad

She never told them about her demons

That never went away, even with the change of the season

So maybe that's why she played such a part

Because she didn't want them to have such sadness in their hearts

But all of her helping was not in vain

Because she helped so many others with their pain

And that was the reason she got up everyday

So that she help them all in every way

So when you see that girl, please give her a smile

She will need one once in awhile

Just to keep her going in all she can do

Because you would need one if you were her too.