You Pick People Up

You pick people up

And give them attention

Which makes them feel loved

But it’s a false love

You pick people up

Sit with them day and night

Which puts people out

As it shows favouritism

You pick people up

And mess with their heads

Telling them one thing

And then doing another

You pick people up

And send mixed signals

Which tears at the heart

And leaves them afraid

You pick people up

Stay with them a while

As you try to fix them

But that’s not your place

You pick people up

In times of despair

But when the next project comes

You throw them back down

You pick people up

And then leave them stranded

So do everyone a favour

And leave them alone

Jo Anne Kennedy

May 2017