False Expectations

by Matthew Hoffman, staff reporter

Head down, dreaming straight doubt.

I lift my head for one second, and I already see people starting to pout.

People complaining about a restrictive jacket they did not choose

Or the lack of freedom during consumption, even though that freedom is nothing but a ruse.

Snakes dwell within these halls, spittin venom making you feel dumber

But suddenly they want to turn a new cheek when you pull out that magic pink stick of rubber.

I don’t understand why people are rewarded for doing drugs and putting on skits

Though what really matters is that society has suffered from a lack of compassion and wits.

But what people should understand is that this stuff doesn’t matter

You shouldn’t expect anything, life isn’t served on a silver platter.

Life shouldn’t be defined by how nice are your genes or BMI

But what really matters is whether your personality shines or thoughts go sky high.

Life is shrouded by these false expectations society throws up

Just remember to be yourself and get ready for that closeup.