I am flattered, <br />But not yet sold. <br />Nor am I convinced, <br />By what I am told. <br /> <br />My steps on a path, <br />Has not changed at all. <br />The obstacles remain the same. <br />I am just careful how I fall. <br /> <br />Stumbling to get up, <br />Has become my ritual. <br />With few complaints... <br />I master my strengths. <br /> <br />I am flattered, <br />But not yet sold. <br />Nor am I convinced, <br />By what I am told. <br /> <br />I just 'do'. <br />To get done. <br />With a motivation... <br />That inspires me to finish. <br /> <br />I am flattered that this has been recognized. <br />But not yet sold am I. <br />Nor convinced by what I am told, <br />About achieving with accomplishment... <br />The best of my efforts. <br />That's impossible! <br />How could I when I've just started.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-ve-just-started/