Some People Feel Owed A Favour
Used to be a team player
Took a protective stance
Learned they were advantage takers
as only I advanced
There I was lending my ear
left talking to myself
yet again I’m seeing clear
I have nobody else
All the things I’d do for others
are never done for me
yet still they would mutter
we all act mutually
Telling me we were brothers
and valued equally
Oh I’m touched (sarcastic) flutters
knowing I’ve only me
what’s a friend who doesn’t give
and then deserves a favour
talks of a life they do not live
and paints their friends a failure
To self centred for a chat
they simply say don’t worry
make out you overreact
silenced in a hurry
Or they’ll label you a liar
talking for attention
laugh and say you’re desperate dire
mocking your fabrication
Expecting others show interest
when they’ve something to say
simple things that cause them stress
they speak of everyday
They’ll tell the world that they are selfless
always giving their time and wisdom
how every friend they have is hopeless
needing help with each decision
and how they cannot give away
as much as they have given
when they are suffering today
wore out by all their giving
The hero seeking sympathy
who gives so much to others
even when they make believe
these stories of what suffers
as they have a desperate need
the validation heroes offer
but now for once selfishly
the hero runs for cover
Aren’t they just a worn out angel
with friends that don’t deserve them
sad pathetic lying scoundrels
tolerated though a burden
without ever appearing thankful
taking all they’re given
for you must be so truly mental
if you believe this angels vision
Never trust the person
who complains they give too much
be aware you’ve heard them
sound completely out of touch
Copyright © Nick Trim | Year Posted 2025
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