TODAY

By Jean Little

Today I will not live up to my potential.

Today I will not relate well to my peer group.

Today I will not contribute in class.
I will not volunteer one thing.

Today I will not strive to do better.

Today I will not achieve or grow enriched
Or get involved.

I will not put my hand up even if the teacher is wrong
and I can prove it.

Today I might eat the eraser off my pencil.

I'll look at the clouds.
I'll be late.
I don't think I'll wash.

I NEED A REST.