Sticky Thoughts

Same thing,
Same thing
Every day;
No change,
No change
In work or play.
Steady,
Stagnant,
Tame decay;
Tired,
Familiar,
Life as cliche.
Uncommon,
Different,
Something new;
Defiant,
Disturbed,
Contrary few.
Surprise,
Confound,
Avoid routine;
Live life
As human,
Not as machine.

Do you see the desperation in my eyes?
Is that why you’re waving good-bye
When I’ve hardly had time to say hello?
Do you hear the longing in my words?
Is that why you seem so deterred
When I’ve barely had time to speak?
What is it you see?
What is it you hear?
Won’t you please tell me?
Be sincere, no, severe!
I’ll change, [...]