sentiment

Sentiment

(Christy and Pat O Donnell)

Yes, I am here, here where I’ve always been,

And yes, I have heard all said against me,

The hurt I feel, is something which will never be seen,

I would still help, because, this is me,

I saw life keep you in a state of frown,

Saw you struggle in, what next to do,

To any who’d listen, heard my name put down,

Silently, I remained to myself, true,

When needed I was there, no questions asked,

No job too little, or too much,

Completed all to which I was tasked,

While helping, being disliked as such,

I shall not lose myself, not for your gain,

I will continue to be me, it is who I am,

Never, have I set out to cause you pain,

I have fed you, hungry, simply because, I can,

For the good we do in life, we ought to persevere,

There will always be those, who harbor ill will,

They have their agenda, hiding behind things like fear,

Always moving they cannot stand still,

I shared my dinner at the kitchen table,

Helped you up when you were down,

I will not change, while I am still able,

Help all I can with smile not frown,

Don’t eat the food that I provide,

Don’t drink from, my water jar,

If you hold dislike and can’t abide,

Just keep your distance near or far.

"I've fed mouths that have talked shite about me.
I've wiped tears from the same people that have caused me pain. 
I've picked up people who have tried to knock me down. 
I've done favors for people who can do nothing for me. 
I've been there for people who have left me down badly,
but I will not lose myself in the hatred of others. 
I continue to be me, because I am who I am. 
Life isn’t easy but even through all the bullshit,
I'll still be here."