The Giver

I give

you take

I need sleep

but am still awake

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I offer

you receive

and come right back

I get no reprieve

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I lend a hand

and it you hold

I keep you warm

but I'm still cold

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I spare my time

to be with you

drop my plans

it still won't do

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I allow

you overstep

I bite my tongue

take a deep breath

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my head knows what

my heart won't say

but deep inside

I melt away

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I say no more

you say we're through

I stood my ground

and there I grew