Selfish

How can I repay a love so freely given?
It's such a heavy burden to bear.
You've given me so much, but I know the shiniest metal is worthless to you.
It feels like you are never in need.
Always giving yet not wanting to receive.
How can I repay your selflessness when all I know is selfishness?
Stuck here, I am, in this rut.
Yet your hand tenderly outstretched, always waiting.
All I have to do is reach out.
I worry that I will pull you down into the muck, but I know your strength.
How can I repay this debt?

Reviews

[LazerRays]

This is a poem that is raw with emotion. Your heart is ripped out on the table for all to see. Such vulnerability :)
I love this... I feel some of the things you do. I have this friend, Dr.YumnaKay on here who's been this selfless friend and often idk how to be that selfless too. Because I'm this selfish narcissist. I can't give her anything haha. And sometimes I even doubt if my friendship is enough. I'll always feel guilty about that...

Nice work!