If I lack any redeeming qualities
or even basic intelligence
if I do not know right from wrong
or happen to be a revolting thief
If I was an inadequate bully or a
wastrel drunken and foul
If I was some immature jealous
******* unable to attain decent standard
If I was some insecure, crude, crass
uncouth reprobate, weak and senseless
If I was some poor physical specimen
weedy and ungainly
If I was some semi-illiterate ignorant fool
lacking in reasoning and comportment
If I was some base unlovable lout, dense and revolting
disrespectful, insensitive, apology of a man

Then I would feel so bad to be shunned
to be friendless and ignored
I would pine and wither away without love
I would feel broken and displaced
and dread scrutiny of any sort
and i would wallow in shame and embarrassment

As it is I am not any of the above
so tell me comrades and foes
WHO HAS THE PROBLEMS
How can I feel lacking when I don't lack in any way
I am what I am and I will stand real and sure
regardless of anything cast my way........
who wants the approval or company of those who glorify
negativeness in place of positiveness

“Goodness is something chosen. When a man cannot choose he ceases to be a man.”