Double Standard

It is so easy to be the confidant...
the one to distribute advice
the one to observe objectively
the one to provide comfort

It is so easy to be the friend...
the one to listen intently
the one to lean on heavily
the one to love unconditionally

It is so hard to be the confider...
the one to articulate anguish
the one to ask for empathy
the one to empty the soul

It is so hard to be the Weak....
the one to cry
the one to ache
the one to lean

It is so hard to be both. But we are.

Another double standard.