Cost

You’ve obviously,
Been told
You were exceptional,
More suitable,
More useful,
Then everyone else.
Someone should remind you,
Or mention
The cost
Of your disproportionate 
Body.
Your sole achievement,
You
Think
You’ve accomplished something,
Was it worth the cost?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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