Have you ever been in a hole
but remained
so you could push others out

lived to prevent others pain
no matter how far it took
you down

have you ever been used until
there was nothing left
not even the benefit of a doubt?

ever been in a place
surrounded by only those
who care nothing for what life's about

the suffocation
nearly destroys
takes all that you are

would you begrudge
even a small false hope
if it gave a prisoner wings to fly far

does it matter
what restored
someones desire to live

can't you just accept
someone is going to sing
about the love you give

Lauren B Called

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/have-you-ever-90/