A Difference

I just want to make a difference.

And know that I contribute.

I want to see improvements

And have the time to do them.

I don’t want to just get by

And repeat the day to day.

I don’t want to just do as I’m told

So you can increase your payday.

I don’t want to see the big picture

When I’m not in the frame.

I don’t want to think of others

When that’s not the reason I get paid.

I want to focus on my charge

And know that you can too

But it’s quite often hard

When I repeat for a year or two.

Just show me that you care

Because my care is worn to the bone.

My not seeing my difference

Leads to actions I should atone.

Tell me why I bother

Show me how you care

I don’t know if I can stand it much longer

It’s like suffocating air.