Only thing I’ve been taught
was how to be a slave
and battered, calloused hands
show the worth of the man
locked into a battle between
dreams and conditioning
work my hands to the bone
because it’s all I’ve ever known

No one ever told me
it’s okay to have a heart
because letting yourself feel
means the man isn’t real
so put aside all your hopes
because there isn’t any time
now go out and prove yourself
and pretend you’re someone else.

(Source: mister-selfdestruct)