Taking the shape of a variety of molds,
Refusing to see that within you is gold.
Accepting all labels that others may place
And plaster upon your now angered face.

They call you “creative,” they say that you’re “smart.”
They say that your words flow right into their hearts.
In exchange for your freedom, if you stay in their tree,
They’ll even help you to see the things that they see!

The strange dichotomy of logic and art:
It pierces right through your aching heart.
To fit into boxes will not make you free:
It won’t open doors; you won’t find a key.

You argue against them, you say that they’re fools,
But thanks to their words, your tears form a pool.
But drifting through life will not pay your fares:
You’re aimless – you’ll struggle to earn your fair share.

What labels shall you accept?
To what shall you dedicate your life?

You do not fit neatly into anyone’s world –
Thus, you struggle to see your very own worth.
Your lack of acceptance of labels and molds
Is why your dignity shines brighter than gold.

Incompetence encloses you into much pain,
But everyone says: “anguish does lead to gain.”
But gain, you simply struggle to find:
Find also, you can’t, people of your same kind.

The kind that seems terrible at everything they do,
But nonetheless are content with forever being fools.
Though you may never profit from your unending pain,
Learning and education will surely help you to stay sane.

What labels shall you accept?
To what shall you dedicate your life?

It pains me to say it, but there is a good chance
That incompetence will forever be your default stance.
But this is not a cause for worry or concern:
You will suffer and you’ll learn – you’ll suffer, so you’ll learn.

What labels shall you accept?
To what shall you dedicate your life?

The only mold worth sticking to –
Well – there’s more than one – there’s actually two!
That of the patient: the one who suffers.
And, of course, the student: the one who learns.

Be a patient-student – suffer and learn.
Thanks to patient-students, the world will always turn.