NO ONE OWES ME

I stand alone, no debt to claim,  

Not a soul must bear my shame.  

In life, I’ve learned, it's not the same—  

No one owes me, nor my name.  

The world is not a borrowed lane,  

And others' gifts aren't mine to gain.  

I seek no hand to ease my pain,  

For self-reliance is my reign.  

The things I want are not a right,  

Entitlement blinds the truest sight.  

Gratitude turns dark to light,  

I cherish now what feels so right.  

No more demands, no silent plea,  

For what I have is all I need.  

I’ll grow on my own, and soon I'll see  

That no one owes me, and that's the key.

JB Eshun (c) 2025