I’ve been told To keep my balance, Walk the straight path, Follow the rules. I’ve been told That a life well lived Is constant and steady. “Unpredictable” is for fools. Yet “unpredictable” Makes life exciting And excitement Makes life worth living— So why should I strive For consistency? Why should I desire Routine? Let me dance in the rain, And speak my mind. Let me stay up all night Just to gaze at the stars. Let me love someone For who they are, And let us go on picnics With expensive foods. Let me name every ladybug And climb every tree And compliment every stranger And listen to every Beatles album. Let me dance in the rain. And I shall do the same to you.