I put everyone else first,

Lest there'd be an outburst;

For their needs were more important;

I had to push mine aside most moments.

I went out of my way

To make people's days;

Though their appreciation was temporary;

In the end, they forgot about me.

The aches in my heart and mind

Were hidden by the smile

Painted on my face;

By myself, I endured the pain.

But as days turned into weeks,

I once more began to feel

Hope that there would come a time

When amid all the trials, everything would be alright...

When God would answer my prayer,

And I'd have someone who truly cares

And stands firmly by my side

Through all the ups and downs of this life.

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