The Trials of Truman Tridell

 Truman Tridell just doesn't know

why he's always been different

from his head to his toes.

Whether he's up, or he's down

he's in or he's out

Truman's reading struggles,

they just keep coming out!

He works every day

giving 100 percent,

the tutors, the doctors,

they don't make a dent!

His mother and father

do all they can do

they love their son Truman

he knows that is true!

When Truman's in bed

just dreaming alone,

he wishes people knew

what he's always known....

he's a shining star on his football team

and all of his teachers say,

"Truman's a dream!"

He's kind and he's sweet

and he's everyone's friend,

he is full of compassion

and his luck has no end!

He's just got this thing

with reading you see, 

if it takes you one minute

it may take him three!

We are all made up different

that's why we are unique,

some are outgoing

while others are meek!

Some people can act

some people can sing,

others show their talent

in the ice-skating ring!

Truman just knows

that you have to believe,

that your dream is your dream

and it's yours to achieve!

So, when you look at each other

open your heart and your mind,

take time to look deeply

many gifts you will find!