Young Arrogance
Do I care that I lied to you, Mother?
Do I care that I cheated on a quiz?
Do I care that I stole from my brother?
No, I don't care about all that junk, Miss.
Do I feel shame about my wrong choices?
Do I feel shame for making fun of her?
Do I feel shame talking in cruel voices?
No, I feel no shame for using those words.
No ma'am, I do not care about my past.
No ma'am, I feel no shame about my life.
No ma'am, I see no reason to think back
Because I see no need to pay a price.
And there won't come a day when I will be
Depressed by all my sins, Mother, you'll see.
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