Falling short

It feels like no matter how hard I am trying 
I keep falling short of the expectations of others

I'm hurting not helping those I love
And I can't seem to make anyone happy at work.

Life goes by fast and it just isn't possible to
please everyone and I would exhaust myself trying

Doing my best, I am striving to be kind to others
and be the best me I can be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Allison Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I think everyone struggles at times to please others, but its like a hamster in a wheel:-( I love the upbeat final lines. hugs jan xx
Hassall Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thanks, Jan.
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