You can do it (not)

[proteanmix]

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

Today I was talking with some coworkers about careers and stuff and said I would like to be a virologist. I said it kind of offhandedly but my interest in viruses is quite clear.

My coworker remarked, "You can do it! You should go for it!" I thanked her for her words of encouragement but then said, no not really. And then she began to insist I can, which was cool but then she kept insisting I could and I told her no, I can't, it's not that easy and plus I was somewhat joking.

I don't know if I can describe this without sounding pessimistic, but I think it's possible to miss the boat on some of your life dreams and need to realize that ship has sailed and move on. I know a few people that are in their mid-30s and still completely devoting themselves to trying to break into the music business as a rapper.

When she said that handful of times that I should pursue my interest in viruses (which is more of a hobby than anything else...I don't have the desire

I feel like it's blanket and empty. It's just the thing to say to people when they seem