The burden of suffering is far easier for me to bear than the weight of an obligation. Therefore, it is a matter of gratitude if no one is found to fulfill my need.
The poet speaks here of deep self-respect and quiet dignity, weighing two kinds of burdens against each other. Enduring one's own grief and struggles is far easier than carrying the crushing, suffocating weight of someone else's favor. In a gentle twist, he actually feels relieved and thankful when no one steps up to solve his problems, choosing honest hardship over a life indebted to others.
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