It's Official

I need some rest
from the stress
of all the mess
it takes time
to be the best
I must confess
I am not impressed
with my first success
I must, I must
continue to press
pass all the trauma
of the past embellishments
that led to, so much devilment
though the times I speak of
are behind and beneath me
sometimes it's like walking
and stepping in a wad of 
double mint and bubble yum
chewing gum, where did that 
come from, out of nowhere
glad to have more than 
one pair of tennis shoes
to wear on my feet, actually 
a new pair every week
life can be as sweet as candy
can be, or salty like the 
rim of a margarita glass
in a taco sports bar
spotted like a  topless  
red or yellow sports car
here we are and there it is
changing all the time
never a kid again