simon society says
a hamster wheel spinning
around and around
an endless loop
around and around
society says
have a job
society says
stand up straight
a to-do list filled
check
a folder overflowing
check
society says
be a leader, make friends
society says
nothing less than an A
i am sorry i can’t come
another disappointed friend
not today, i have work
another disappointed friend
be you
society did not say that
live the way you want
society did not say that
you are now out