Fail Great
Why do we judge
by success
to determine greatness
Look at her.
Pestering scientists to
study, research, and collaborate,
President
in student government and
clubs galore,
Working part-time,
Athletic.
So young.
So talented.
So intelligent.
So successful.
And me?
I’ve
Tried.
Cried.
Set my standards high.
Did things
I thought
I could defy.
Positioned myself to be
like them
only to
fail
again
in the end.
I’m here
every Sunday
everyday
praying
loving
teaching
volunteering
feeding the poor
participating
in shows while
fundraising
I’m staying home
saving money
helping the family
But tell me
which is more successful
in money earning
and college impressing
Unsuccessfulness
is unfailing.
I’m done
so done
no joke
So stop
comparing
my greatness.