What E’er thou art, Act well thy part
He had it on his desk,
A light in the dark.
“What E’er thou art, Act well thy part”.
One of the best men I've ever known,
In a moment of inspiration,
Used this poem as a guide,
To help me out of frustration.
For you see, to act well my part… seemed difficult from the start.
While trying and complying,
I lost my way.
All that time struggling and juggling,
Only led me to dismay.
But those words, short and sweet,
Awakened in me a truth.
Often times my best is good enough,
Who am I to disapprove?
From that moment on it all seemed clear,
I’ll just work, give my all, and try not to fear.
My best is my best, it's what I can provide.
And I know in the end, I’ll be satisfied.
So if you find yourself wondering,
Do I act well my part?
Your best is enough,
No matter who you are.