What I Do For You

What I Do For You

I try so hard to please everyone else.

I let them decide.

I go ahead with what they want.

I keep my feelings inside.

Many times I deny myself, my wants, my needs

For the sake of theirs.

It hurts sometimes,

But if it makes them happy

That's what I'm here for.

They are my friends. My family.

Without them

I am nothing!

So why not make them happy?

Even if it hurts me?

If it means I must compromise?

When they are happy I am happy.

One day I will change

How I am; how I live,

And I will live for me.

But for now,

If you are my friend; my family,

Know that you come first,

And I will sacrifice

For you.

Elizabeth Seibel – December 4, 2004