As society becomes prominent within our daily lives,
Goals and dreams become something culture as a whole initially strives.
As the world explains how to do tasks, how to learn, and how to feel,
It becomes harder and harder for one to understand how they really feel.

With society breathing down your neck like a dragon breathes its fire,
how is one supposed to know to  what they individually aspire?

Always hearing “be yourself”, but please just fit in,
Being who you want to be might be considered sin.

It’s saddening how dependent people feel on others,
But when you’re alone, it’s what’s inside that initially uncovers.

Given the chance to be who you are is a task within itself,
As society tells you to be different, but hide your originality on a shelf.

If you desire to be your own person, be true to who you are,
Society doesn’t determine your self worth, shine like the first great star.
If you truly aspire to be yourself,
Don't look up to culture to determine your personal wealth.