A Beggers Wish

I wish not to be the president
For I shall not sleep at wish
I wish not to be the lawmaker
For I may break them

I wish not to be a judge
My son may be docked before me
I wish not to be a priest
I might not heal the sick

I wish not to be an actor
Someone might call me indecent
I wish not to be a teacher
I might teach outdated principles

I wish not to be an executor
I might execute someone for a crime
I also committed some time ago

All I wish is to be me
Living life as it unfolds
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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