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No Hassles

Need I take on the burdens of the world? Need my shoulders be ever so broad? Do I need to get ulcers For what others have not done? Am I my brother's keeper? If so, who, in hell, is mine? Need I be a ladder For others to step on and climb? Should I hold my peace For fear of reprimand? Do I care if you like to hear What you would like to hear? Am I here for you Or you for me? Would you care a damn About what happens to me? Should I, then, for you? Peace! You go your way And I go mine; And for the time being - Well met!

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Date: 11/7/2023 9:25:00 PM
Its a way to have no hassles and have peace, but without help its not always easy to get by. Liked reading the poem. Thanks.
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