Of all the people I know

I am the dumbest

I compensate by inserting humor

where there is not much understanding

I am quick on my feet

but slow of mind

many things are over my head

so when I am in deep water

I ride the current

stay away from snags

I hide my ineptness skillfully

so no one knows the real truth

I get away with it

because no one wants to hurt my feelings

they take pity on me instead

and pet me on the head

knowing that there is something missing

and that a screw is loose

thank goodness for good people

with screw drivers.