Benevolence

You gave at home,

in church, on the playground,

at team practice

and in fights after school.

You gave in the backseat,

at the office,

the drunken party

and for a worthy cause.

You stole kisses,

hearts and candy.

You stole time,

again and again and again.

You threw it away.

You disbelieved.

You tried to die,

but wherever you turn

Your soul says, “I am still here.”

2-6-22