To stay true to myself.

 I have to create my own life. Without going astray. It’s wrong to think I have a responsibility  to work for the societal or common (collective) good. Really, my goal should be to pursue happiness. Tailored for me. Not necessarily for others. After all, happiness is a personal thing. What makes me happy may not make others happy. I’m a lone wolf.  With my own needs. Living in a strange and sometimes antagonistic world. I have my own politics and religion. I’m independent. And don’t necessarily want to be subservient to societal rules. I can easily be my own man. If I’m allowed to. So far, it’s worked. Magnificently. Of course, I’ve had to put up a fight. Sometimes on a daily basis. To stay true to myself. --Jim Broede