Unique'ty

Is it DNA, that exists so deep within a cell;

Defining me, so, so much apart from another living soul?

A colorful, connected spiral combining to make all whole;

What else could there be; to keep me in this hell?

But what about my storied, if not checkered past?

A past in which so many parts, did not seem to last.

College semesters, blurring from year to year;

What possibly could I expect of any future career.

The textbooks I would carry, all now dusty and yellow;

Never made me stronger, only truly that more mellow.

Reflecting back, my career path, did experience much change,

Though, t'was it not for need, a full spectrum did it range.

Never just one or two careers, between did I bounce;

Being an opportunist, I took any job upon which I could pounce.

Never making decisions, black or even white;

I did that which I truly believed, to be fully right.

Didn't I know at the onset that which I desired,

Police officer or soldier, whom by I was inspired.

Alas, neither was I destined, due qualities I was lacking;

For inspiration comes in many forms, including helpful backing.

Using much inward focus and that helpful hand;

Did I eventually see that brilliant future land.

It wasn't all because of Doctor Brown, nor of Mister White;

I must really speak of those who brought me to the light.

To fully do so, with an obligation to you all;

From the many jobs in which I felt such enthrall;

Only one name encompasses, that which defines me;

ROY-G-BIV, also, so well known, by my best buddy.

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