I Have My Own Problems To Deal With

They come to me with their tall tales. I pretend to listen to their fables Appropriately sad, I say It's well my sister. Everything will be fine I say it like I truly mean it. The truth is, I have my own problems to deal with. People throw banters and enquire about each other They act like they mean well for you. Can I get a little change from you. I haven't paid my school fees. My rent is still outstanding They turn their backs And say I have my own problems to deal with. We love to talk about ourselves, Who will listen Who wants to listen to your problems Half of the time your talking, their mind is elsewhere Halfheartedly paying attention to your rants At the back of their minds, they scoff And say, I have my own problems to deal with. Thank you for listening you say gratefully My dear, your welcome. Anything for you, they lie They roll their eyes behind you Who wants to carry another person's burden Who wants to listen to your secrets? Who wants to keep your secrets by the way? I'll pass they say, I have my own problems to deal with.