Tender Melancholy

Hide and Seek

Ah, Have you ever noticed my absence?
Hidden in corners, insignificant.
None of them knew that did I come from whence ---
Hide and seek in dark, I was forgotten.

I devoted all my energy and time,
Lending myself to those who are in need.
I am reticent, yet so friendly and kind
Virtue is its own reward, so true indeed.

I wish not reward but recognition,
Which approves my existence on this earth;
I want not applause but appreciation,
Which approves that my hard work is of worth.

You can't see through me because I'm right here.
Everything's good for something, I adhere.