My best was always less <br />Than I thought that it should be! <br />I heard the voices and made choices <br />Critical of me! <br />Inside it made me realize <br />More was there to show! <br />And even though what others saw, <br />My purpose is to grow! <br />That might mean taking risks of which <br />I am always prepared to do... <br />And doing that is often frightening, <br />When scrutinized in public view!<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/scrutinized/
