Little one

Right now

you just want to play in the snow

but your snow fort melted

your tunnel is gone

your snowsuit is caked with mud

the world is gray and dreary

and here comes springtime with the illusion of warmth

here are all the things it says:

control makes you crazy, little one

never sacrifice your voice for what others want

always be yourself

and if you don't know who that is

that's okay and it will always be okay

you want me to read you a story

the same story

over and over

humans don't like change

little one

humans don't like it at all...

so you're stuck trying to roll with the punches

survive the life that's been handed to you

and make it out okay

as a decent human

when you feel like you're being crushed

and all anyone wants is greatness...

and sometimes

it feels like greatness

is impossible.