Denise Parry · Feb 26, 2012
I am not great

I am not fantastic at something
at anything
really, truly, honestly

I am good at a few things
math, science, reading
being the kid that jumps through the hoops
I get good grades is what I'm saying
A's and B's, but B's aren't great

I am mediocre at a lot of things
hockey, basketball, most things physical
being a friend, being funny, writing poetry

I am bad at certain things
analyzing literature
being a nice person
being healthy
saying the right thing at the right time
most social situations

I am not the best at anything
I am not great
I am not extraordinary
I am not special

but in all likelihood
neither are you
because I am average and most people are

 
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