It\u2019s wasted energy to define<\/i><\/p>\n
Oneself or one\u2019s world<\/i><\/p>\n
When we can create and shine<\/i><\/p>\n
On own own terms<\/i><\/p>\n
It starts with what is taught<\/i><\/p>\n
By the time we hit grade school<\/i><\/p>\n
Do this; don\u2019t do that; don\u2019t get caught<\/i><\/p>\n
Being yourself \u2014 whatever that means<\/i><\/p>\n
Truth be told I don\u2019t conform<\/i><\/p>\n
Because a person can\u2019t be amazing<\/i><\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t push against norms<\/i><\/p>\n
To discover life without boundaries.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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