Every morning that I am blessed to have awakened, <br />I am in the classroom and prepared to be tested. <br />And if I didn't regard my life that way, <br />I'd be struggling with the feeling of failure <br />On a daily basis. <br />And <br />If I did not think or believe <br />I had an opportunity before me, <br />To improve upon my weak performances... <br />I'd be afraid to appear on stage <br />when I left my place of comfort. <br />Every morning. <br /> <br />However. <br />Before I do any of that. <br />And forget I am constantly teased and tempted, <br />By the trappings of life. <br />I express my gratitude to 'whatever' it is, <br />That has granted me 'consciousness' about this process. <br />Because I know if I didn't have it <br />I'd be rushing to a psychologist helping me find a way to fit in. <br /> <br />And I will not blame any of this craziness I've witnessed on God. <br />Even though an awareness of what is going on is inescapable. <br /> <br />And those trying a way to fit in, <br />To satisfy others with their accomplishments and possessions... <br />Seem not to be able to acquire happiness. <br />So glad am I. <br />When I discovered I could not purchase happiness after years of trying, <br />I was relieved.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/trying-a-way-to-fit-in/
