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Question: Can you tell me the meaning of this poem!? Choices - Nikki Giovanni!?
Im having a little trouble with this poem, I'm supposed to find out the meaning of this poem, and find the theme!. Help!?

CHOICES

If i can't do
what i want to do
then my job is to not
do what i don't want
to do


It's not the same thing
but it's the best i can
do


If i can't have
what i want !. !. !. then
my job is to want
what i've got
and be satisfied
that at least there
is something more to want


Since i can't go
where i need
to go !. !. !. then i must !. !. !. go
where the signs point
through always understanding
parallel movement
isn't lateral


When i can't express
what i really feel
i practice feeling
what i can express
and none of it is equal


I know
but that's why mankind
alone among the animals
learns to cry Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
The last two stanzas are excellent!. The meaning seems to be a loop, like a mobius strip, and if you have ever ran your finger along the side, then you know what I mean about true infinity!. also, that whatever you cannot do, you are wise enough to not cry about it, but move on to the next thing!.tWww@QuestionHome@Com

I'm sure someone will have a more eloquent explanation but the first thing that came to mind when I read this was "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!."

Do the best that you can do with any given circumstance!.Www@QuestionHome@Com