Sorry, you’re not what we’re looking for.
I’m not sorry
For going to bed at 3am
Instead of working
Until dawn.
I’m not sorry
For studying with my friends
Instead of sitting
All alone.
I’m not sorry
For going home at night
Instead of playing
A sport I hate.
I’m not sorry
For stopping piano lessons
Instead of forcing
Myself to play.
I’m not sorry
I chose not to run for President
Because you wanted it
Not me.
I’m not sorry
I chose to tutor instead of study
Because my friend's at
A fifty-three.
I’m not sorry
I chose not to take Physics
Because I loved Spanish
So much more.
I’m not sorry
I chose to take Saturday off
Because my family means
The world.
I'm not sorry
I refused to jump
Through every single hoop.
I'm not sorry
I didn't check
Every single box you drew.
I'm not sorry
I used my time
To write poetry
And truth.
I'm not sorry
I never tried
To change myself
For you.