I didn't know what to say.
I understand it's a remark
Meant for praise, but inside
The head of doubt and
Held self-esteem, I failed to reply.
My not speaking was merely
A retreat, a feast of fear
I am good at nothing, let
Alone this, this act of receiving,
Let alone a day's work.
Or maybe I'm Einstein's fish,
Laying in a dry, waterless earth,
Who believes he is let alone stupid.
I understand it's a remark
Meant for praise, but inside
The head of doubt and
Held self-esteem, I failed to reply.
My not speaking was merely
A retreat, a feast of fear
I am good at nothing, let
Alone this, this act of receiving,
Let alone a day's work.
Or maybe I'm Einstein's fish,
Laying in a dry, waterless earth,
Who believes he is let alone stupid.
An experiment to your gift.