We have this plan
for a certain life,
that the world expects
that commands respect.
Find success, a job. Degree.
Find a house,
some kids, a spouse.
There’s a way you ought
to live your life
and if you stray
then you’ve failed, they’ll say.
But let’s stop following
the expected norm
– just figure it out
and stop living in doubt.
Our dreams are ours
and not all will agree
that dreams are your own
so own them,
and see.