when I feel sad or bad or hopeless my first thought is that it could be worse. and I don't mean african children cause I'm not talking about physical problems. I mean my friends. I feel sad and lost: at least I don't think I'm on a roller coaster that only goes down. I feel alone: at least I talk to more than two people. I feel confused: at least my wrists are bare, my family is together and calm, my school isn't hell on earth. I don't have a boyfriend: at least he didn't kiss and throw me away, at least he didn't ruin my life, at least he didn't break my heart. At least I am not as insecure as he and she are, at least my mind isn't a puzzle, at least the letters on a page make sense. I have not lost my passion, been pushed around by those called "friends", dumped with an invitation in the air, given up all hope for this universe. I don't think its all pointless, I haven't gotten told a define no. I look around and I tell myself the selfish encouragement: It could be worse