I Know What to Do He warns me, “you have to take everything in stride,” which is why in him, all my thoughts confide. I promptly appreciate his advice. and I reciprocate recommendations without vice. In his presence all I feel is shame, but he still calls me by name. What I consume is terrible, and I feel like a demon in a parable He sees what most consider mentally unwell, he advises me there’s no reason to raise hell. I know I’m a narcissist, some direction I request with my behavior now, I get no rest. He tells me I’m too critical, a fault finder. I say, “I know, I have to be kinder.” I know what is right, but do I want to do it? If I do not, I know grief is all I will get.
William Rosser is a third year cadet at NMMI. He is a based intellectual who enjoys lifting weights and reading. He plans on Graduating in 2024 and going to a Service Academy.