Must Try Harder

Mother loves me still despite

My failing health and lack of drive.

Shame on me, I could be so much better than I am.

Songs unfinished, post unopened,

Clothes unwashed and vows now broken.

Shame on me, I could be so much better than I am.

If I could just relax, then I could admit

That I don't know what I want, but this is not it.

If I could just recall the dreams I had as a kid,

If I could just relax, if I could let my guard slip,

I'd be such a winner.