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Out of Control

Created from society Controlled substance of what we should be. Don't do that. Be bright not flat. You're this you're that. Close your eyes don't think to much. If you get to high they'll use your crutch. We are but pieces in a game. Don't show too much hide your flame. Our intelligence based on a test. Get an A without common sense. Dress yourself in what we show. Don't drive to fast don't drive too slow. We are but animals in a cage. At least we can write on a page. Don't let them dull you. Don't follow along too. Be yourself open up. Don't drink the poison in the cup. Watch everything don't be a sheep. For we are feeding from the government's teet. Don't let yourself hang by strings. Their little puppet the money, their kings. Break the walls. Mute the calls. Stare straight through them all. Break the mold You'll have to be bold. Don't follow in traffic Make sure you craft it. Take your steps. Make a mess. Shine that light Your individual bright.

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Date: 5/8/2023 9:56:00 AM
You make being an iconoclast proud. As Dylan Thomas said, "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." I think you are in good company. Yes, "Take your steps. Make a mess. Shine that light "
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