Is It Because?

Why do I feel pain more than joy?
Why do tears come more easily to me
Than does laughter?

Is it because I have to find the strength
To reach out my hand
And guide others out of their darkness and despair?

If there is a reason for all things,
Have I been chosen to trod this path
To be a tiny light so that others might see?

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