What's Best for You

There are times when you must choose
To do what’s best for you,
Even if it isn’t what
Someone would have you do.

From time to time your choices
May dissatisfy a friend,
But guilt is not an impetus
For your resolve to bend.

We all, at times, will fall far short
Of other’s expectations.
Yet need and self-protection
Are quite honest explanations.

It’s lousy when we disappoint
Somebody’s sure presumption.
To do so takes determination
And a dash of gumption.