Something To Remember


The other day at recess,
I fell flat on my face.
The other children gathered 'round
to laugh at my disgrace.

The other day in homeroom,
I fell out of my chair.
The other children gathered 'round
to laugh at my despair.

The other day, in math class,
I sat atop a pin.
The other children gathered 'round
to laugh at my chagrin.

I could have cried. Instead, I laughed
with dignity and rhythm.
Because no one can be laughing at you
when you're laughing with 'em.


(C) 1998, Arden Davidson