Educated Fool – By Susan Varo 11-15-06

I’ve walked among them

I did not attend their school

I’ve even worked with them

The educated fool

I’ve been set apart from them

I know this is no pretense

I have one accolade above them

I use my common sense

I have no dishonor towards them

I try often not to judge

I see them for who they are

I see they do not budge

I always try to listen

I try to see within

I called no one at anytime a fool

I know it is a sin

I see their points of view

I don’t think they care to see mine

I’m sure they’ll continue to succeed

But I will not be left behind

Many times they are above me

But I am different from the rest

Many times I have the answer

For their educated guess

I’m not rich like some who are educated

I know I will accumulate my wealth

I don’t want all that sickening counterfeit camaraderie

I know it will deprive my health

I don’t want the deliberate deceit

I don’t want the office chatter

I don’t want someone to give me grief

And then ask me what’s the matter

I don’t always want to be right

It would be like a weight upon my shoulder

I’d be a fool like an old fool

A young fool just getting older

I don’t want any bantering

Or someone’s unfair rule

I don’t want it even more

From an educated fool