when what you want
and what your parents want for you
are two different things entirely
and you bend to keep peace
but finding out you have no aptitude
for the profession chosen to please them
slogging along nonetheless
classes are a chore
you don’t identify with CPA-bound classmates
at least you enjoy University symphonic band
even though you’re only competent
because you’ve made a few friends
watching some of them on track
to become band directors in nearby towns
wishing silently you could change majors
but not wanting to be harangued about practicality
you’re disappointing yourself
and eventually your parents will give up
watch you flail but won’t let you starve
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