Unlearning Track

Do you ever wonder what it’s like?
To be anyone other than yourself
Or do you even care if it’s right
But you’ve made it this far despite
A dull drink without a spike
Your lacquer was anything less than top-shelf
It all seems so meaningless with such contrite
So why would you worry and put up a fight

It’s a long ride now hold on tight
A million different ways it might have been
We would be drinking to better health
And not worry so much about the wealth
But I can’t live a life in stealth
A would’ve, could’ve should’ve stressful life
Ten years from now, you tell me you’re my wife?
Even if it all flows flawlessly so perfectly

A guilty, undeserving feeling, so awkwardly
I know who I am; you won’t talk me out of that
Everything will be better; I promise, it’s a fact
Instead of living the moment, you live for your stat
But everyone’s right and will with no doubt react
You talked me into getting nowhere
It just took me 28 years to unlearn this pact
I confidently, honestly can say I don’t care

Copyright 2024 Sean Ferree