Taking Advantage

You mistake my generosity
As meaning that I have a lot of money
When it just means
I have integrity
And so I dig down deep
Borrow from others
Do whatever it takes
So that I never take advantage
Of your kindness
Or position in the social hierarchy
And I do it all quietly and with grace
You respond
Not with gratitude or friendship
But with demands for more
Attempting to extend me
Beyond the place beyond my capacity
To the point of breaking
Ironically
Taking advantage of me
As I look out for you

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