Reserving The Right by Mike Williams 07/01/2016 @ 9:40 A.M.

Here I stand less than all that I am, 
Reserving the right to be more if I choose.
And if I should opt for less without protest, 
It is not a matter of win or lose. 

If I decide to strive for something more, 
Or if I should resolve for something less. 
Some days I have the strength to give my all, 
Other days I have no energy to do my best. 

Like a sparkler on the fourth of July, 
I fizzle out and have nothing left to give. 
Don't condemn me for the choices I make, 
I reserve the right to live as I chose to live.