TAKERS

Take advantage Take for granted Take all I have to give, Then ask for more. And while I concede, even making sacrifices to do so, I feel no gratitude, no appreciation. Your thank you feels hollow, superficial As if to instead say, “You’ve got the means, I expect you to help me.” As if I myself am not struggling. Still, I take the time, expend the energy, Provide what you require. Until another need arises, another favor, another loan. A continuous cycle of feeling over used & under appreciated. Take advantage Take for granted Take all I have to give, Then ask for more… This must be what the giving tree felt like.