Antagonism

I went someplace where some friends and I

Spent some days in the years that had gone by

And one was there it seemed by chance

On the left side of the beach blowing on his hands

While I sat on a right side rock

Glancing over caught off guard and slightly shocked

How could I have known that he would be there

Fixing the water with an aimless look

He didn't see me that much was sure

But that didn't help me feel any more right

We'd been close it had been a long time ago

But I had hardened myself and him I do not know

He just stayed soft and never seemed to grow

Just for a moment

Does it ever dawn upon thee

To do things for me

Swinging back from one chord to another

Try to focus I'd learned from my mother

Who'd also taught me to take care of others

When I could if I could like if they were my brothers

But I never found it much in me to care

If god give someone their absolute share

Of the good that they deserve if they choose not to

Recognize value in the things that they do

I've seen people crumble and fall by the way

And humble themselves like it's their due to pay

But I ask myself why not act harshly

Why keep awful thoughts and feelings inside of thee

Why not mete them out ever so generously

Just for a moment

Has it ever dawned upon you

To do things like I do

And sabotage your rightful due