Convince Them...

I work very hard, you see
To convince them that I am wonderful
Convince them that I am worthy
Convince them that I am wise
I word very hard, you see
To convince them that I am elegant
Convince them that I am essential,
My existence in their lives
And all the while
I am a bruised and broken
Burdened and blemished
And lowly
But I work very, very hard
To convince them
Otherwise.