We struggle all through our life
seeking out a valid justification
to feel good and to feel whole
seeking a permission to feel
something good about ourselves
a reason as to why we are entitled
to recognize to noble value of us
in the living world, among others
it is a long lonely journey for us all
we set up our goals and objectives
healthy body, a beautiful spouse
obtain education, official degrees
work hard for money and respect
perform well for quests of admiration
volunteer to help those in need
seek public office to give back
all of these acts are good actions
but all amount to the same purpose
to allow yourself the simple praise
you did well, you may feel good now.
A.G. Munson
