He was older than he felt but his accomplishments made him feel like he was trailing behind.
Middle school said the next step mattered. High school said the next step mattered. College said your degree would matter. Here I am making your drink.
Hey—did you hear? I’m selling salvation in a pamphlet. Oh—is it clear? I’m in cheap slacks on your cheap doorstep.
People are dying older. Politics keep getting bolder. Can’t afford my prescription refill. Sign me up for war. Use your ******* blinker. I’m only a season behind.
He looked younger than he was, all just because he didn’t live life hard. Nothing wrong with that— some people say it’s lazy, while eroding their bodies.
I thought that looks would matter. I thought wits would matter. That a career was just a ladder you scaled. Here I am managing pennies. There you are managing memories. Hope I can afford a vacation.
Hey—did you hear? Your death won’t even be free. Oh—is it clear? You’re a tenant in your plot until the landlord forgets.
People are getting older. Politics are getting bolder. Choosing insurance over groceries. Sign me up for Hulu. Five dollars on pump five. I’m only a paycheck behind.