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.