Circle to Please

This is the tale of my circle to please, 

That began with my mother and father, 

Who did all to make my life ease

And raised me as proper.

"They gave you life" spoke my mind, 

"Treat them right till they are pleased". 

"Your dreams and desires, leave it behind", 

"Please them and happiness is guaranteed". 

I obliged with my mind's advise

And buried myself under a mask. 

I pleased them with as many lies. 

'Make them proud' became my life's task. 

As years progressed, my circle grew, 

Extended family, friends and tutors, 

Until I was split into more than two. 

Until the real 'me' became a stranger. 

Yet my mind coerced me

With responsibilities and moral obligations

To please the circle around me, 

Despite burdening me with their expectations. 

And finally it happened, 

My burden broke me and I fell. 

My soul weakened and spirits darkened

And everything felt like I was in hell. 

Yet not a point of my big big circle

Lend me a hand to get back on my feet. 

My world was my big big circle

But only loneliness accompanied me in my defeat. 

The ones I called loved ones

Had excuses to turn their backs on me. 

And dear ones, I had tons

But not one stood by me. 

Finally after all these years, 

My heart spoke for the first time. 

"My dear one, set aside your fears" 

"Let your thoughts be sublime". 

"Look down and see your own hands", 

"Hands that were strong to hold your burden", 

"Hands that satisfied all demands" 

"And comforted you when you saddened". 

"The people you meet in your days" 

"Becomes part of your circle" 

"When they by your side stays", 

"Having seen you for real".

"Not a circle to please with lies", 

"But a circle to share". 

"To share the love and true happiness of life", 

"And to share your self that's unique and rare". 

"Your life is your journey alone". 

"Everything and everyone in between just comes and goes". 

"You need to be happy on your own". 

"Then to others that happiness flows". 

"You are strong enough!" 

"You are bold enough!" 

"If you want to please, please yourself"

"If you want happiness, love yourself".