On You Rely
Do you have time?
I say, ‘Yes, fine’.
Put off my task
Because you ask
Buried in trash
My ‘Yes’ too rash
You are now free
To do as see
I’m here alone
your errand drone
–
Need to stop trend
Go out with friend
Need second look
Maybe read book
Take care of house
Buy a new blouse
Ply at hobby
Perhaps lobby
Pursue interest
Become the best
–
Consumed with fear
You not come near
Afraid you hurt
If aid I skirt
I cannot give
My life must live
Help I do need
To you I plead
On you rely
What’s your reply?
June Nash
Have you ever been asked to loan money or time, just to find that the requestor didn’t really need it?
They had money to buy a frivolous item you would have liked to buy yourself, but didn’t.
They had time, since you gave them yours, to do the very things you put off doing, so you could help them out.
Should you ask for help in return?
