Things We Must Do

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2002 Poetry

Sometimes we have to do things that hurt

Things that hurt people we care about

Things that hurt deep inside our substance

Things we absolutely have no control over



None the less, we do it anyway

Only because it must be done

If not by us, by someone else

Because it is inevitable



Sometimes it's just our job

And we have to perform our responsibilities

Although that doesn't make it feel any better

The hurt still digs deep within our heart



Unfortunately the one that is hurt

Only relates that you were the one

That caused their misfortune

Which makes you feel even worse



What can you do but suck it up

Moving on with your life

Hoping that within time they will realize

They should not have shot the messenger

Author's Notes/Comments: 

This week I had to lay off some people at work.  Some really good people. Some that I've known for quite a long time.

It really sucked!

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