I Changed Myself To Make You a Better Person

I'm struggling to succeed and leave a name
anyone can admire and easily remember...  
when I'm no longer alive, but in a cold grave. 


All have seen a sweeter, kinder image of me:
generous, compassionate and tolerable...
but nobody has ever discovered the real me.


I changed myself to make you a better person;
I didn't make sacrifices to step in front of the line...
never thought of earning affection and admiration.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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March 6, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Stunning write, very heartfelt and thought provoking. Best wishes for the contest with this superb piece.
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