Is It Talk I Hear

Where is the line drawn when it comes to stepping in and talking to a friend about how they live their life? When do you forgive the ones who have kept you down? When is it time to let go of the hatred harboring inside you for those people who were to small to see you for who you are? I hear others talking of saving their friends, getting them on the right path. I hear them talk as if they have done all they can to help their friends away from the drugs that are killing them. I hear people talk as if forgiveness is something handed out like free samples. I hear them talking of their abilities to be the bigger person, patting themselves on the back as they go. I see through the mask that people wear, looking into the person they truly are. I see these people build themselves up while tearing others down. I hear their tales of kindness and sacrifice, but they only truly do these things for themselves. I see the ones asking for approval with every picture snapped. Do you see, do you listen, HAVE YOU helped! Or is it talk I hear?