When I Want

When I want
more than I have to offer
the world looks hostile and
dangerously antagonistic.

When I offer
more than I want
the world looks hostile and
dangerously antagonistic.

Somehow the second scenario
feels better to me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Maverick Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 3:46 PM
Good thoughts to consider here Nancy..)
Bauer Avatar
March 25, 2012 at 2:47 PM
food for thought! nice one!
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