As our mom, Rita has gotten a bit older she has gotten a bit more demanding of 
attention and help. When my brother Robert got stressed out over the situation, 
I wrote this poem to help him feel free to say no every once in a while. I also have 
difficulty saying no.   

To The Slave of Duty


Responsibility
Responsibility
If you wish to be free
Saying "No" is the key

"I need your help today"
Is what they always say.
Just tell them, "Go away
You know I'd rather play"

Responsibility
Responsibility
If you wish to be free
Saying "No" is the key

Come on now and confess
You make your life a mess
By promising them, "Yes"
You sure don't need that stress

Responsibility
Responsibility
If you wish to be free
Saying "No" is the key

Hear no cry, watch no faint
Ignore ev'ry complaint
Never let their woes taint
The town that you must paint
Responsibility
Responsibility
If you wish to be free
Saying "No" is the key

Tell them plain "I am done
I've worked and slaved a ton
It's my time to have fun
Because I'm number one."

Responsibility
Responsibility
Ain't it great to be free
To say "Yes" just to me.


21 November 2004