I'd Rather Be...

I'd rather be
Poor, and free.

I'd rather keep my dignity.

I'd rather the kitty,
wouldn't pee
where pee
just shouldn't be...

I'd rather you listened
to me.

I'd rather be by the sea...
I'd rather be happy...
I'd rather there were no misery
For you, or for me...
I'd rather not fight
For every tiny right,
For the prerogative
to live
in peace...

I'd rather this madness cease.

I'd rather not despair,
but right now, I'd rather not care.
For I'd rather not clash, and grind,
with a narrow, petty mind
that needs a swift kick in the behind.

And sometimes, I'd rather not,
While other times, I'd rather.
But it doesn't seem to matter,
For here, druthers
Are for others
and my sanity can shatter,
just so long as they are happy...

I'd rather not feel crappy.
I'd rather my will were honored.
I'd rather not justify every action,
to every minor faction
I'd rather your satisfaction
Not be built on my sacrifice...

I'd rather be nice,
So I won't slap your silly face,
though outrage makes my heart race,
I won't squander the essence of me
to your quest for negativity...


I'd rather be
Alone, and me.