My Poetry book

Others over myself

I put others before myself,
Their joys and pains, I hold at bay,
While setting my needs aside,
In selfless acts, I take the lead.

But one of my friends says they don't need help,
And that's not what friends do,
But I can't help but care,
It's just who I am, through and through.

I ignore them and continue to help people,
Because it brings me joy and ease,
While my friends may not understand,
In helping others, my soul finds peace.

-- July 5, 2024