One Way

This way,
that way,
your way

is always
the better way.

“Is this good?” I say
Will I really get lost

if I don’t do as you say?

Just like this.
See through my eyes.
Put on my glasses.
Try this disguise.
I’ll show you

how much easier
your life could be
if you could live it
exactly like me.

“Is this good enough?” I say
What are the words that I hear?
Don’t tell me that I don’t.
I hear them plain.
I see them clear.

My way
is
no way.

Angela Minard 2007