Listen Up

Listen up. She tells me to pay attention. But how can I ever listen to the history lesson, While the snow flurries outside the window, Gracing the earth with its delicate touch? Quiet down. He tells me I must close my mouth. But how can I ever sit in silence, While the ideas flood into my head, Pushing me to share my internal monologue? Hush up. She tells me I have to get along nicely and be kind. But how can I ever agree with what I do not believe in, While my opinion is regarded as irrelevant, Because of my demeanor? Settle down. He tells me to be quiet. But how can I ever calm the fire in my mind, While everyone around me is stuck on what is given to them, And all I want is to reach for more?