Reaching Too Hard

This poem describes how I use to give too freely of myself without protecting my own heart and energy. I have long since learned how to balance giving to others, but also how to take care of myself.

I reach too hard

To those souls in need

Protected by big blockades

To keep there feelings safe

I reach through the cracks

And let my supportive juices

Slip right on through 

My soul is fed, but only temporarily

I give 

Any ounce

And every bit

To keep your soul afloat

Make sure you don't drown

Here, use me as a flotation device

Until I am bled dry 

And don't receive quality support in return 

I turn bitter and feel resentful 

From reaching too hard

Because I'm left depleted

They have not filled me back up 

And just take 

Or i have given too freely

I've been reaching too hard

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

My Dad always used to say, there are two types of people. The givers who are radiaters and the takers who are the drains. Beware of the drains he used to say. It's all about balance. Reaching out too much will impact on you negatively. Thank you for sharing.

Chris

[LeslieNoel]

Your dad was a smart guy! Truer words were never spoken.

[Chris Shaw]

He was indeed a smart guy, Thank you.