Encouragement or cynicism

Support versus criticism

Lifted up or held down

Which ones would you choose

If you were me?

Taken for granted

Even worse, ignored

Condescended to

Neglected and abandoned

Or appreciated and cherished

My happiness and well-being forever

In the forefront of someone’s mind

Someone who makes my life whole

Rather than tearing it to pieces

Which position would you take

If you were me?

If someone offered you the world

Would you accept the gift?

Or would you stay safely inside

The four walls you’ve become

 So comfortable with?

Give it some thought

Then answer me honestly

What would you do

If you were me?