Somehow I didn’t turn out as planned
My life from birth seemed upside down
While my parents hoped I’d be president
I turned out more like the classroom clown
Sure I was smart and could do great things
But I seemed to be missing one fact
Although I took life very seriously
For the life of me I couldn’t attack
I viewed all people as a friendly sort
Children, adult, and elderly were fine
When life required my to be so mean
I preferred to make it a happy time
Dollars slipped through my fingers so fast
There wasn’t anything that I could do
When I lost battle after agonizing battle
I remained happy despite losing my other shoe
The psychiatrist tried to reprogram me
Yet they failed when I made them smile
How was I to know everyone needs laughter
Especially those who haven’t done it in a while
Needless to say I’ll never be rich
For my fortune lies in my happiness
I don’t care for I know I’m the richest
A simple man smothered in marital bliss
