I need to do this more often

From Hey
World, Here I am! by Jean Little:

Today
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 clouds.
I’ll be late,
I don’t think
I’ll wash.

I need a rest.