Desiring...Deserving Poem by David Whalen

Desiring...Deserving



I desire fame and fortune
I deserve
somewhat less

I desire looks and wit
I deserve only
to look a mess

I desire gift of words
I do serve
Barely to utter

I desire verses of wisdom
I serve up
Words from the gutter

I desire fine jewelry!
I deserve golden bracelets
and rings?

No, alas, for desiring and deserving
Are quite
different things

David Whalen
Sunday, March 20, 2011
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