can I look at myself?

I could walk away now, as I have done before, 

but if I feel the slightest of worry for you

I will come back; 

if you are truly by yourself, 

you know deep down

I have always got your back. 

I used to ask myself why I don't "move on", 

but that's not true because I have;

I shouldn't hate myself for caring about you,

just because you don't, doesn't mean I can't. 

In fact, that I care only makes me better, 

that I am compassionate only builds me deeper.

Although these values have brought me sadness, 

at the right time, they will beget greatness. 

I tell myself that being good isn't foolish, 

just be proud to look at yourself in the abyss.