Okay

Many people settle for “okay.” ~ Voices of Recovery (Kindle Location 2146).

Had I had okay when I got here,
I've not have come here,
not have sought recovery,
not  have known a lacking.

Had I stopped at okay in the rooms
I'd have been comforted,
felt worthy, assumed I'd reached there
through innate talents, self-worth.

Had I realized how far beyond okay
stood waiting for me, promised to me,
guaranteed if I managed to follow
twelve simple steps, I'd have missed living
which would not have been okay.