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BEGGAR ME!

It hurts when you want to help and believe...

Realising the reality of  "practice to deceive"...

The person with a dog and proffered cup -

The ingratiating smile that says "cough up".

Not quite sure of what is true,

Or whether the need is in them or you?

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BEGGAR MY NEIGHBOUR

I saw him appear from the door of the shop;

"Excuse me," he muttered, believing I'd stop.

But I knew what was next and ignored what he said,

Silent, unseeing, I walked straight ahead.

 

I hurried on by to a brief pause and then

"Excuse me," he called, vainly trying again.

Entering the shop, I felt I had sinned

As another "excuse me" was lost on the wind.

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