do me a favor

you don't like
to bother
people with
little things. let
them know
your problems,
at least not
the full scope
of them.
you don't like
to borrow
anything.
not money,
not a socket
wrench, not a cup
of sugar
from your neighbor
next door.
you never asked
your parents
for a dime,
or even advice.
you sort of carved
your way through
alone
to where you are,
and even now
you cringe when you
hear the phrase,
can you do me
a really big favor.