Rules of Today

To live in this time,
And to live in this day,
You must follow simple rules.

Rule number one,
Never show fear,
The people of today are like animals,
They smell it.

Rule number two,
Stand up for yourself,
Nobody else will,
You’re on your own,
You’re lucky I’m here.

Rule number three,
Be smart,
There are tricks out there,
Nasty people who only care for profit,
For money,
Be smart, keep away.

So those are the rules of society,
That and common sense will keep you alive,
Help you survive,
Aren’t you glad I’m here,
To tell you the tricks,
Now get out there,
Hell is waiting.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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