people tell me

people tell me
all kinds of stuff
like how I am not
good enough
like how I should
understand
my low place in
the chain of command
you should obey
you must not speak
here, let me give you
my critique
you want your say?
well, that's absurd!
the whole world says
do not disturb
stay in one place
mind your p's and q's
whatever you're offered
you must politely refuse
don't do as I do
do as you're told

it's hard being
seven years old