Beggars can’t be choosers<\/p>\n
When\u00a0they’re manipulative users,<\/p>\n
So while you’ve still got a choice<\/p>\n
Don’t use your voice<\/p>\n
To whine and plead –<\/p>\n
Don’t beg,<\/p>\n
Take the lead –<\/p>\n
Go ahead<\/p>\n
Make it happen,<\/p>\n
Do what you need for your own satisfaction,<\/p>\n
Then bask<\/p>\n
In never having to ask<\/p>\n
When everything you wanted is right within grasp –<\/p>\n
It really is a simple task<\/p>\n
To take off that pathetic mask,<\/p>\n
And put in some real effort on your own behalf,<\/p>\n
And stand back and admire the changing\u00a0view<\/p>\n
And have the last laugh at those who doubted you.<\/p>\n
(c) Gemma Hinton 14\/6\/15<\/p>\n
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