it used to be
that shampoo didn't seem to cost $50
and that deodorant wasn't so hard to come by
it used to be that I didn't wear shoes
but then it was because I didn't want to
it used to be that gas was expensive,
now it's unrealistic.
it used to be that food was delicious,
now anything is delicious.
it used to be that I had everything I needed -
it was all comfortable.
now, even though everything isn't the same
and it's all much harder, I find that
it's not so bad.
I find that I can,
within reason,
fend for myself.
And I am,
within reason,
capable.
And I don't,
within reason,
need you to ****
And now,
within reason,
you're gone.