Expectations

I used to hear:

"Don't show your tears,

Protect the girl,

Hide all your fears."

Now I awaken

On this brand new day,

And they still talk,

But it's different what they say:

"Dress up pretty no matter what,

Stay thin, be poise, have grace

And stop being such a slut."

I used to be Kyle, but now I'm not.

And their words and voices I still hear a lot.

Either way they have so many expectations: "Be happy! Smile!"

I guess you can be anything after you pretend for a while.