My Chains

I'm held down by expectations,
Trapped by rules and regulations.
How can I be happy,
When I never will be truly free?

If only I would disregard
The judging of my peers, it's hard.
I yearn to be accepted,
But how can I, when I'm being me?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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