Oh, Do I Wish I Were Special

Oh, do I wish I were special

Full of wonderful talents

So that I might be recognized.

In this, I would be thankful.

I wish I were an Olympic runner

Passing my opponents and fears

Until I become the victor

With this, life would be better.

I wish I were the smartest,

Needing no schoolwork

To figure out the worlds problems

With this, from work I could rest.

I wish I could be another Mozart

Playing my sorrows and cares away

Making millions with my music

With this, joy would enter my heart.

I wish I were playing for the NFL

Where everyone would know my name

Because of a 100 yard touchdown

With this, all would be well.

But I forget to realize

I need not to win the gold medal

I need not to ace all my tests

I need not to write a masterpiece or two

I need not to wear a pro jersey

I need not these things … to be special

I have my own talents and strengths

That makes me, the unique me

In this, I am eternally grateful.