Could it be
that feeling low
is itself an arrogance
something sweet humility
will cure?
Could it be
that feeling like a nothing
is itself a hoarding
of heavy weight, tension and tears
of clamping, cramping thought?
Could it be that though I feel
I need to pile on blankets
of blubbering self-pity
To beg for crusts of kudos
To howl for encouragement
What really helps
against feeling like a nothing
is giving everything
with no concern for cost or gain
no weighing if my mite
might measure up
Just giving
Could that be enough?
©Wendy Mulhern
July 5, 2011
July 5, 2011