- What do you want to be they asked with a smile and glee
I looked and i answered I want to be happy
- Do you want lots of money and travel the world
No i just want a house and my friends and love a girl
- Do you want a 401k or snazzy job
No i want to be clean and not look like a slob
- Do you want fancy meals or a expensive cars
No I just want shoes that don't feel hard
- Do you want have a boss or be the boss
No i just want time that won't be lost
- I don't want people to question or shout
I just want to spend time with people i care about
- But the people that question me ignore my plea
I just want to be me
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So who's stopping you being you? The only answer can be - yourself. Walk away from the wrong questions that you are being asked - you dont need them do you.
But reading between the lines i feel you are a bit afraid of being you if it means casting off from all those alternative "you's".
I mean i guess but its just that people are always badgering about what i wanna be or always say they want my life to be better then theirs the have good intentions but all they are doing is just overcumbering me with worry or anxiety
Thx for the input though
Beautiful POEM THETA and a beautiful Philosophy. My experience too "The simple things in Life are best and cause much less strife !" Thanks for caring and sharing ~ yours BRIAN
Thx brains
Theta,
If it’s parents asking or telling, they do have good intentions! They worry and only want what’s best for you! I’m a parent...I can relate!
On the other hand, I’ve been a young adult with parents concerned about me! It’s frustrating!
Trust in yourself! You’ll be ok!
~Laura~
Thx Laura
I also had very different goals for myself than my parents did. Take small steps to making your life your own. Change one or two small things at a time. After a while maybe something a little bigger. That way you're not shocking them with everything at once. It takes a while to make your dreams a reality but it's easier on you and the family/friends/well intentioned advisers. Good luck! Work hard, don't give up and try to understand where they're coming from.Great post!
Just be yourself, many will try and change you but what you must realise that if they have a problem with what you do or are it is their problem, not yours. Good write.
I love this poem. I really admire the fact that you are not afraid to express your feelings. I wish I had the courage to be me around everybody
Very relatable. Another good write 🙂
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