Sacrifice of Love

I just wrote this so it is pretty rough and undeveloped but I felt like writing. :)

Everything happens for a reason, they say,
Kindness will never go unpaid.
Giving everyone your best,
Will set you higher than the rest.
Persevering for others even when it hurts the most,
They say will bring blessings and drive away any curse.

But even when I try to treat others with compassion,
I receive turned backs and flat out rejection.
My heart is empty because I left it open,
But now I don't know where all of the contents went.
I keep searching and groping and tearfully hoping,
That I will be rewarded for so much effort and sacrifice.

Amidst the pain, wet eyes, strained voice,
Amidst the biting words that make matters worse.
I began to understand that the ability to give without getting anything back,
Was the glorious gift that I used to lack.
~AMK