A/N: Written for the Mega Prompts Challenge, writing prompts #044 – irregular ode.
inadequate
Why is it he needs someone to stand up
in his stead?
Why is it
he can't even help himself.
Nothing special, nothing to be said
about his talents, or lack thereof…
except, maybe, he doesn't quit
despite being, once again, hit
with inadequacy from above:
all those close up
and demanding his self.