Not Terrible I Suppose

Not terrible I suppose
Abbigail H.

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There isn't a whole lot that I
Haven't screwed up
In my life
In some way or another,
But I've got to write this poem for class,
So at least I can try to get that done,
Though I haven't even started it right.

But I guess if you think about it,
I've never done drugs,
Which is a pretty good accomplishment,
Or drank alcohol,
Or skipped school,
Unless you're counting the days
I faked sick
So I wouldn't face the bullies.

I've never killed anybody,
Or cheated on my boyfriend,
Even though that's kind of ruined
Since I don't have a boyfriend.

I'm usually really good about
Grammar and spelling in my texts,
Unless I'm in a bad mood
Or trying to keep it short.
Punctuation doesn't count,
Does it?

And last year I stopped this kid
From killing himself about
Three dozen times...
Those were rough days,
And it might not have even been me
Who stopped him,
But he's still breathing,
So I'd call that an accomplishment.

And so far I haven't crashed the car
Or gotten pulled over
Or failed a class by the end of the term
I always try to get good grades.
It doesn't usually work out.
But I try.

And I suppose that
Trying isn't that terrible.
Because what else can you ask?
Nobody's perfect.
But everyone should try.
Not for perfection,
But at least try.
For something.