~ Rejection ~

So often we reach out

And offer that which we have to give

To someone who has no need

Or does not recognize the value of our gift

Thus our gift goes unreceived

Through no fault of our own

And this rejection causes pain

But the real tragedy occurs

When someone comes along

Who has a need for

And recognizes the value

Of what we have to give

But because the memory of rejection

Is still fresh on our mind

We are no longer

Reaching out