Not Jean Valjean.

I’m the guy
you overlook
until I open my mouth.

I’m the shy guy
who brings order
injects sanity
leads the charge.

I’m a bundle
of contradictions
all at once.

I’m everybody’s friend
some more than others.

I’m the guy
who could have done more
but did
almost enough.

I’m the guy
who hasn’t yet
written the final word.