The Givers And The Takers

The doctor has the cure

But first you must acknowledge

You're diseased

The clown may have the laughter

But first you must acknowledge

You're displeased

You may grow to find

The truths you've known

Are not true, only faker

And the lovers that you cling to

There were never givers

Only takers

You may ask for safety

But first you must accept

You are in danger

You can always go back home

But first you must accept

You are the stranger

Because when you're sitting lonely

You'll find you're not a mover

Or a shaker

And in the end you must decide

If you can live with the givers

Or the takers

You can lock away your past

But just make sure 

You have the only key

You may despise the slaves of life

But just make sure

You're living with the free

But please don't ever ask me

What's the difference

Between a lover and a hater?

To that I'll say

Just ask yourself

Are you a giver, or a taker?

Reviews

[Rosie E C…]

Again, welcome to WritersCafe.

This is a very captivating piece.

It’s deep, psychological, thought provoking.

It does lack a bit of direction. But it doesn’t take away from its effectiveness as a poem.

Enjoyable read. Insightful, collective thoughts.

[Brandon Houser]

I appreciate the input. I think I wrote this maybe 20 years ago. I appreciate you finding it captivating even though the direction maybe off. And I am not offended by that comment, I appreciate and I am thankful you took the time to read it. Thanks again :)

[FlaLover]

Profound work. Most people can be classified as one or the other which is disheartening. Some have extraordinary ways to mask their true personas. Unveiling comes too late.
I really like this!

[Brandon Houser]

Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate you taking the time to read this.

[FlaLover]

you're very welcome

[Chris]

As you said, "It's never too late."

Welcome to Writer's Cafe. And no, I am not the site greeter, like you I joined as well - albeit a fair while back.

You mentioned the hard truths most of us face in this work - its relevance is evident

[Curly Grace]

Brandon, this reads like someone sorting through the hard truths we grow into. The repetition works well, and the final question lands with quiet honesty.

[Brandon Houser]

I really appreciate you coming back to read my stuff. Glad you liked this enough to add to your library, and subscribing to my writings humbles me beyond measure. Thank you.

[Curly Grace]

Thank you, Brandon. It means a lot to know my reading encouraged you. I’m glad to be here and to keep exploring your work. Hope you're having a lovely day.

[Brandon Houser]

It's a rainy day at that. But I am just sitting here reading poems, happy to be here, and feeling full knowing there is a reason I am here.