For better and for worse
I am a persistently serious person
So were my favorite teachers
On some kind of mission

There are some among us here
Who feel life is but a joke
The need to do my best
I cannot explain the reason

Coach Katz taught me to write
Took a chance on my basketball
Dr. Thomas was a minister
Teaching as ministry, right y'all?

Father Greeley had unswerving faith
Chose priesthood at 7 years old
Joan of Arc, Mr. Spock, Captain Kirk
With courage when you go bold

My life is bourgeoise boring
Drama only in my mind
But sometimes hints and guesses
I hope you treat me kind

       Did I touch her perfect body
              with my bipolar find?