I did not
Offer the help I knew you need
For fear you may succeed
Achieving greatness in the process
Surpassing me in my progress


I did not
Because I feared
Your getting hurt if you tried
Life has too many uncertainty
I want your life to be risk free

I did not
Because no one helped me
I had to make it on my own
Through blood , sweat and stone
I would have you work yourself to the bone

I did not
Because I wanted you to be
The person I envision
You showed potential and creativity
Would not listen to me


I did not
Because I must be better than you
And will not assist you to do better than me
I put myself first in everything
I would hate myself if you outdo me

I did not
Because this is too good for you
You dare to want to rise above your station
Desiring equality with your betters
Down you are and there you must stay