 | James Callahan January 29 | Having lived my school years
not living up to my potential,
driving my poor mother to tears,
by avoiding all things essential,
it's time to admit this is my story,
I've much for which to be sorry. It was my kindergarten teacher
who first tried to motivate thus,
then a counselor, then a preacher
and even the man driving the bus,
exhorting me about my ways
and only lacking a word of praise. Others responded to accolades
but they weren't offered to me;
mediocre work earned them parades
while I was scolded in harsh degree;
thinking that this was what to say
to reverse my stubborn way. Well, after all these fits and fails,
I'm ready to admit I've finally done it,
I've failingly fulfilled all those details
predicted about my being so unfit;
and ironically, I'm accomplished;
won't they all be astonished. | | | |  | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
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