Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of [Joy]
May 4, 2022
I used to say that I wanted to grow up
To turn 18, to lose these shackles off my feet
So I could run free
T’was the fantasy
Today, I need to rephrase this saying
When life passes you by
You will still have the shackles clinging to your ankles
Holding the bag and more survival duties
Are worse than playing with toys all day
But it is time to grow up!
Learn to make life choices for yourself
To pursue the joyful life you want
It is time to get on your feet!
Rise to your own standards
To own authority of your own expectations
Gain more knowledge of your dream virtue!
For stability and guaranteed wealth
Don’t be scared to grow up!
Because you have to get there
It is okay to cry but you have to jump
And say you did it with no despair
You have to prepare now
If not, the shackles will get heavier
“But how will you get out?”
“Out of those shackles.”, said the carrier
Those will never come off
They will only get lighter
Only with life, liberty, then the pursuit of joy!