Betsy Robin Schwartz

You mustn't let it go to your head

she said

A little bit of fame and right away

you might start acting like a bigshot

you might be tempted by pride and

ego to enjoy that limelight

but it's so unladylike to crow

or even feel like crowing

You must remember where you come from

she said

you once had dirty diapers and pimples

what makes you think we don't remember

you might enjoy this accomplishment too much

and say/do something that will make us feel

that not everybody can do what you do

We're much more comfortable knowing

she said

that despite everything—

you're still one of us