© 2002, © 2004 by Janice D. Green I’m old enough to know myself To know what I can and cannot do Don’t fault me for choosing Not to beat my head against the wall Yet one more time Just to please you. Some things I do well, Yes, I truly excel. While in some things I’m slow Though by now I know How to compensate for most In other ways. I might not fit your mold Though you don’t understand why. I may be slow to catch on No matter how hard I try For I’m smart