For Goodness Sake

Maybe I should
Join the ranks
Of those who play
Without the pranks
And co-exist
Just to survive
Within the hollow
Of their eyes

And maybe I should
Circumspect
That those who listen
With respect
Are simply aimless
Horton’s who
Don’t give a damn
Or have a clue

I think that I shall
Take a drink
And then, maybe,
I'll take a think
And figure out
Why I espouse
To wake the inner
Sleeping child

If should I die
Before I wake...
At least I tried,
For goodness sake