If your happiness became the only form of payment,
How much more selfish would you be?
What would be worth your tears?
I want you to think carefully
Because I really think that’s it.
That’s the price we are paying.
To live this life,
It should go without saying
That you only get to be with you,
Experience the world through your own eyes.
Surround yourself with others, sure,
But your sadness can’t be disguised.
In those moments you’re left alone,
And only yourself is there,
Could you tell yourself you’re really happy?
Cross your heart? Pinky-swear?
Fill your life with you-first decisions.
Think about what you’re really giving up.
I promise you you’ll live a life truly worth living.
Let’s not leave it up to luck
Or that him or her or who
Or whatever you are giving control of your life.
There’s no time like now to follow your own advice.
brittany given. 