You have known me strong
you have known me lucky
you have known me wealthy
and now I cannot tell you
I am weakened
I am unlucky
and I am miserable...

I cannot tell you
because it's my pride
....that tells me not to tell you.

The truth is
I need you to help me
but I just can't tell you
and I'm sure
I won't be telling you
...because it's my pride.

Marites C. Cayetano

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