Weightiness

Since time before the time I can recall
I've always just assumed the best would come
While simultaneously doing all
I could to beat a pessimistic drum.
Now some of you believe this to be dumb,
And think my inward and my outward should
Be unified: and I'll admit there's some
Apparent truth in that, and it seems good,
But I know me, and therefore know I would
Be too complacent (see above: my trust
In best results is great) if I e'er should
Allow myself to say I think it must
All come out in the wash. Saying the worst
Wakes up the wish that was complacent first.