Ungrateful People

Why is it when you go out of your way To help someone brighten their day Or solve a problem that has things in disarray They want to play you as if to say You owe them in some superficial way Putting on some kind of poor me display Overshadowing the kindness you portray Some are not able to see the good deed That some people give so freely They do it because they are able to see What a difference this would be For them to help make your day stay in play Some people lack the ability to foresee People go out of their way, not for praise Or to be a standout who wants you to obey Not to create a cushion for some far off distant day We do it because we care When we see someone in dispare Or life seems to be unfair When someone is down on their luck Because everything has run a muck Feeling like lightning has struck Then being able to help someone become unstuck It's just good karma that is our choice to send their way It doesn't require money Or a promise you will make it right someday It simply requires a sincere thank you A genuine reply without asking why Understanding that everyone Has not just left you standing When your day became way to demanding Knowing someone went out of their way To keep your day underway It's not how we repay the kindness But rather how we display All the goodwill that came into play To help make it through your day