We don’t need degrees
because we’re uneducated.
We need them because
we’re looking for validation.
We don’t leave homes
because we want to get rich.
We leave homes because
we’re looking for acceptance.
We don’t need restaurants
because we are hungry.
We need restaurants
because we crave variety.
We don’t need friends
because we are social.
We need friends because
we want to be heard.
We don’t need marriages
because we need stability.
We need marriages because
we’re lonely w/o companion.
We don’t need jobs
because we need a salary.
We need jobs because
we want to be felt important.
We don’t indulge in creativity
because we are some genius
We indulge in creativity
because it keeps us sane.
