Is It Selfish

is it selfish to
want to be loved?
is it selfish to
need to be taken care of?
       everyday I give
       happy to do so
       each day I forgive
       and let my love grow
but sometimes I need
a little something for me
just a little sweet deed
said or done lovingly
       am I selfish to
       have desires of my own?
       am I selfish to
       not want to deal with life alone
everyday I wonder
why everything's about you
I wish that I could matter
if only for a moment or two
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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November 28, 2016 at 7:03 AM
If only for a moment or two is not too much to ask. It is not selfish to want to be loved, to be shown a little kindness, to feel appreciated for what we do. Sadly expressed questions Christy but wonderfully written
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November 26, 2016 at 10:41 AM
We all want to be loved! Well said, Christy!
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November 26, 2016 at 12:01 AM
That is the essence of humanity, we all wish to be loved and it takes so little, loved this!
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