When you commit to paper
The thoughts within your heart—
The feelings from deep down inside—
You must be brave to start;

Will others think as you do?
Perhaps, or maybe not.
You muster up the courage,
You’ll give it your best shot.

A magazine could print it,
And might pay you for it too.
But is it really good enough—
Or only good to you?

You ask someone to read it—
Does she like it, start to end?
Then unexpected payment comes—
In the teardrops of your friend!