you learn
that even though you can be anything you want
you will be limited by your resources

you learn in your life
the value of paths
for the right price
you can skip ahead

the right price
can place you
instantly in the pursuit of what you've always wanted
if you can afford it.

and it's worth it, sometimes- to wait.
but with every day
chicago calls to me
and reality intercepts the message.

because nothing comes without a price
not even your dreams