They tell us hundreds of "don't"s But few "Do"s They tell us all They tell me They tell you "Do as I say, not as I do."
When it comes to their actions That's where they fall short They don't comply So tell me Why should I?
Don't smoke Whether it be tobacco or herb Do they fallow the siermen they preach? No. That would simply be absurd
Don't drink alcohol Steer clear of the ***** You will never gain a thing from drinking you will only loose Especially if you drink and drive if you're lucky enough to survive
It is great advice For if you drink and drive You could end up paying the ultimate price But who gets more DUIs? Is it the "all knowing responble adults"? who are "mature" enough to drink Or is it us "reckless irresponsible teens"? Take a guess. Which do you think?
"I'm the adult, I know what I'm doing." Do they? Do they really? Should there be this double standard?
If you ask me, that's a question with an answer worth pursuing.
Piece written in 2010 as a high school assignment.