Selfishness

She’s a child; she’s a mother
She’s a sinner, not a saint
I will never be able to forgive her
For what she’s done to me

She’s selfish and inconsiderate
Only thinking of herself
And not the people in need that matter
In a time of sadness

Feelings of sadness turn to
Feelings of anger and pain
Why this? Why now?
It’s not important, why make a fuss?

It’s what was wanted so why change?
Why be selfish at a time like this
Please do me a favour
And think of others more

You have hurt, you have pained
You have lost friends and gained enemies
How do you feel now, sad, hurt, in pain
Good as that’s how I feel



Joanne Kennedy December 1998