Today
by Jean Little

Today I will not live up to my potential
Today I will not relate well to my peer group
Today I will not contribute in class.
  I will not volunteer one thing.
Today I will not strive to do better.
Today I will not achieve or adjust or grow enriched
  or get involved.
I will not put up my hand even if the teacher is wrong
  and I can prove it.

Today I might eat the eraser off my pencil
I'll look at the clouds.
I'll be late
I don't think I'll wash

I need a rest.