You Don’t Have to Play

You don’t have to play,

With someone who makes you sad.

You don’t have to play,

With someone who treats you bad. 

You don’t have to feel,

Like you’re not allowed to be,

Wholly and completely you,

Wild and magical and free.

You don’t have to do,

What someone says is best.

You don’t have to say,

Words when you feel pressed. 

You should never feel,

Like you can only play,

When you follow certain rules,

And act a certain way.