papa said speak up
mama said stand tall
growing up i realized
candid is not for all
when someone asks how are you
they often expect i am fine
i may be fine or miserable
but nevermind
connected to technology
tracking likes and stories of notoriety
who has the time
to heal our lonely society
to turn and say hello
to the one standing right beside us
to figure out how crypto
can buy happiness
i tell my children look them in the eye
speak up and stand tall
growing up hope they realize
candid is not for all
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