The Ultimate Sacrifice

I’ve watched in total awe

As a man sacrifices for his girl,

Putting her needs before his very own

As her wishes and wants unfurl.

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I’ve been totally amazed

As a woman put her man’s needs first,

No sacrifice too big or small

She doesn’t need to be coerced.

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I’ve also experienced the pure joy

When a partner has shown his heart,

Putting my dreams before his own

A treasure, a true sweetheart.

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I’ve also made many sacrifices

For the love of my life,

Pushing aside my thoughts

I even became his wife.

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I’ve seen little sacrifices made daily

As people try to be kind,

Allowing a stranger to jump in

In front of them in a line.

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I’ve dropped my last few dollars

In a homeless guy’s outstretched hand,

Knowing I ate lunch today

Whereby his next meal’s unplanned.

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I’ve been so broke at times

That I’ve forgone my next meal,

Simply so my cat could eat

Hungry animals are my Achilles’ heel.

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I’ve felt my heart swell in joy

When a teenager chooses to stand,

Allowing the elderly to sit instead

What a well raised young man.

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I’ve glowed with maternal pride

When my sons stand against the crowd,

To ensure the lonely excluded child

Knows they can play, it is allowed.

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But then there’s the ultimate sacrifice

That occurs over and over again,

A sacrifice here, a sacrifice there

Automatically without complaint.

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It’s the sacrifice of a Mother

Given for her children’s sake,

Sacrifices others may find difficult

But for her it’s a piece of cake.

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She’ll sacrifice her sleep

Give up the last morsel on her plate,

Drink her coffee cold

Automatically without debate.

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She will quickly change her plans

At the drop of a hat if need be,

She’ll continually put her child first

In front of anything she may need.

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This ultimate sacrifice is not just for today

She’ll spent the rest of her life sacrificing,

For her offspring to be healthy and happy

You’ll find the Mother forever compromising.

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