Have you ever said yes

when you really meant no?

Did you ever agree to take part

when you really didn’t have the time?

Did you want to say no,

but you were too afraid to offend?

Well, being loved by all won’t be your fate.

No one will be concerned about your priorities,

or what you need to do.

The emphasis is on I, me and my

with no concern for you.

 

What they think and how they feel

is a worthy concern to have..

However, even if you comply

with all expectations,

it may satisfy in the moment;

but may lead to self deprecation

without regard to you.

 

When the next demand is made.

setting your priorities aside

Your needs settle down to the bottom of the wish list

for burial in an early grave.

No one will cry or even mourn

when your work is left undone.

You’ll blame yourself for saying yes

even when it caused you harm.

 

Yes is always pleasant

it makes one feel so good,

but sometimes no can mean just as much

when plain reality is understood.

No is not a bad word,

No doesn’t mean I don’t like you;

it doesn’t mean I don’t care.

It simply means I have a life

and my life has to take priority over you.