Faces

Are they all avoiding controversy just as I seek it?
Do those taking medicines for their fears of others
Want to offer me some so I'll break away?
I chose to surround myself with more like you.
I need them to be me. Wondering where I hope to
Attend the new lives I've created for each of you.
Tomorrow your nose will be different,
Tomorrow
Your father will create a new you because you haven't
Done it yet. Faced with a choice, would you make
This one? With no choice, I know I would. Your
School picture stares happily, blankly at my face as
I type, and I visualize the new you, the improved you,
As I wish I could improve myself. The easy way out.
This is as everything is. Money and opportunity. Never
Inspiration or drive, you don't need those things to
Become better between everyone crowded around.
What will they believe at school? What do you want
Them to believe, and how can I follow?
Dec. 17, 1999