You Do Not Have to Do What Others Expect
it is fine –
you do not have to do –
what others expect
there are the people –
who leave such a mess
life is full of –
sadness, gladness and madness
so when these people
with their carefully constructed lives
tell you what to do
just remember their lies
they have chosen to live –
in ways which ultimately choke
which is why –
they never understand jokes
it is fine –
you do not have to do –
what others expect
James Garratt – Tuesday 31st August 2010
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You Do Not Have to Do What Others Expect – Written Tuesday 31st August 2010 (Aged 35)
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