The Burden of Caring

Sometimes the burdens we would impose upon ourselves
Are much larger than those which the world would place upon us.

It is because we care.

We care what others think,
What they feel,
What they need.

But, most of all,
We care about doing what we know we can do to the best of our ability.

The burden is one of responsibility.

Those who accept
Are generous,
Conscientious.

But, sometimes
Allow their self-imposed standards to allow other to take advantage.

Finding perspective is key.

We must remember
It is choice,
It is value,

That is our contribution
To the betterment of self, others and to society as a whole.