What I Would Like to Say
By Ashley O’Hare
I would like to say
that I am not influenced by others—
that I go about my day
with my chin raised,
doing what makes me happy.
One click of a mouse
and I am exposed as a liar.
My middle school friend got a new house.
My cousin has a new spouse.,
and I am here fighting to find my purpose.
If I do not find joy in money,
what kind of job do I get?
People like success as bees like honey,
but how do I become successful without being phony?
How do I make everyone happy?