The Value of Self Knowledge

As I apply for a scholarship
To pay the intuition
For a well established
State Institution,
I’m reminded by a puff of smoke
Entering the hippocampus
That such thoughts
Must share a dorm
Meant for dueling patience.

Majoring in substance abuse,
Your councilor suggests
Laying off the hard stuff.
Bit on the nose
But you take her advice
Trading DSM-5 for
An anonymous substitute.
“Study for your UA?”
Balked the TA.
“Not Today,”
‘S what I’d say
If I hadn’t flunked out
Twice already –
I’m no Fool;
I know where the ledge is!

So -
Off I go
Into the
Wild Blue Yonder
And it only took
12 years
For a degree
Of stability
Most get in 2.
Makes you wonder:
Was it worth it?

06-17-2024