Birthright

Fortune favours the bold, they said;

Speak freely but keep your own thoughts in your head.

Stay individual, just how we tell you;

Don’t buy into hype but consume what we sell you.

Spread your wings, see the world; don’t just stay where you’re at.

Build a home, make a life, put down roots; get a cat.

Be yourself always but hold back what’s real;

Be honest but don’t say the things that you feel.

Don’t be driven by cash still, get rich and be someone;

Don’t live in the past or forget where you’ve come from.

Live life with compassion but don’t be too eager;

Toe the line, follow rules but stand out, be a leader.

Don’t succumb to the pain of the world and go crazy;

Still, speak up, make a stand, get involved, don’t be lazy.

Follow all of the rules even if they’re moronic;

But own what you do, be the boss, be iconic.

So don’t be too much but, don’t let them forget you;

Enjoy having your freedom as long as we let you.