I'm Sad

Just goofing off in class.

 

I’m sad that I hurt the ones I love

I’m sad that they hurt me.

I’m sad I’m never good enough

As others seem to be.

 

I’m sad that I try, try, try, and I fail

I only win at losing.

I’m sad that I can’t sleep at night,

While others are busy snoozing.

 

I’m sad that I don’t have any talent

Like all the greatest do.

I’m sad that I compare myself

To him, and her, and you.

 

I’m sad that I’m not quite old enough

Nor young enough to be happy.

I’m sad that I always take the blame

When fingers are pointed at me.

 

I’m sad because I’m sad all the time

Being sad gets very old.

I’m sad that my school is freezing,

And my fingers are always cold.

 

I’m sad that I have so much to do

With so little time to do it.

I’m sad that I have a novel to write

And no idea how to get through it.

 

I’m sad that I’ve run out of things to be sad about

But I still have to write.

And if I write of things to be mad about,

I’ll be here all night.