acceptance

why won't the world accept me
my flaws
my blessings
my curses
when will i be able to walk
down the street
with my head raised high
and know that i am loved
who will hold my hand and carry me
when my life is too much of a burden
on my shoulders
where can i find that
supreme happiness
that everyone dreams about
but so very few truly find
what do i have to do
to make it through this life
and look back
content with my accomplishments
how am i to go on
knowing that the love i have given
so freely
was all wasted, all in vain
all for nothing.

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