If I was broken and defeated by life’s many challenges…would

you help me?

If I had reached the lowest point, where it was a point of no

return…would you help me?

If I had no more than a few measly pennies to my

name…..would you help me?

If I lacked the necessities of food and I told you I was hungry…

would you help me?

I’ve heard it all before, if you need anything, I’m just a phone

call away.

Where were you when I was starving for more than three days.

If I knock on your door, you would swear I was asking for a handout,

If I was hungry, I know better than to ask you without a doubt.

I’ve been there, and had to humble myself and ask strangers for

help,

While they look at you as if you are merely low class,

Here’s a dollar, I’ll give it too you even though you can’t

purchase a water filled glass.

On the outside, I am well put together.

My clothes are ironed and pressed;

my fragrance smells oh, so sweet.

Would it matter to you if I haven’t been able to purchase shoes

to place on my feet.

What if I told you, I can work, I want to work, I love to work,

But for me I am prone to being sabotaged,

I’ve been hired by people who employ a smile as if it were

camouflage.