Giving

As hearts awaken
tempered steel beckons
hardened emotions reel to soften
and resistance rises to the occasion

Trees do bend
though straight and tall
so must we
to others call

Which would you choose,
if you had to save your lover or your brother
Giving until you can give no more
and then give again

Expectations weigh upon us all
while passionate hearts beat within
chasing our dreams
striving to meet our responsibilities

But
No man is an island