Do, but Don't

Don’t laugh, giggle,
Don’t cry, sniffle,

Form your own opinion, but never argue,
Learn new things, but always follow tradition,
Don’t talk to strangers, but make new friends,
Don’t give in to conformity, but be a useful member of society,
Follow your own dreams and goals, but let me approve of them first,
Do exactly as I do, but be an individual,
Keep all entrusted secrets, but tell me everything,
Get any job that you enjoy most, but only one that pays well,
Put your past behind you, but always keep your memories,
Make your own decisions, but do everything I tell you to,
Relax, but don’t be lazy,
Speak up, but don’t ever complain,

THE END,
But the world keeps on spinning.

~BL