Some say I don’t do enough,
That I lie around and sleep all day.
I just feel it rather tough,
When others must watch their cats fade away.

To help a friend smile, I bought a plush,
And for another’s birthday, Chocolate was the thing.
Both of whom were forced to smile and blush,
Overwhelming happiness such giving brought.

At the carnival, many prizes I did win,
Even others were asking for my expertise,
At first, I was winning toys for others out my pocket
But their smiles and gratitude made it hard to stop.

Now I may have not had anyone I could call “my girl”,
But I have sent many a flower or rose on special occasions,
I even spent part of my pay check on several occasions as a surprise,
My mom’s hard work and sacrifice wouldn’t go unnoticed.

But all the expenses took their toll,
With health and money swiftly disappearing,
All my giving may be good for my soul,
But a little less hard I should have tried.