It masquerades as wisdom
trying to keep you
from opening, engaging, exploring.
Calling you a fool,
issuing harsh blame for any struggles --
you've brought them upon you.
Its job seems to be making sure
you're damned if you don't
and damned if you do.
Seeing your sensitivity,
it backs you into a corner --
this world is too much for you.
That voice --
whatever you do,
don't let it contain you.
