He spent his summers daydreaming, daydreaming under a tree
Wondering about far off worlds, growing up, & having a family
He could learn anything -- from mathematics to philosophy
He would soon see the falseness of the world; its corruption & vanity
It was then that he decided; a different sort of life he'd lead
He would not be like the others, seduced by idolatry
He realized the futility of trying to change others: who was he to say how they should live, what they should want?
He craved substance; glitter was like junk food for his soul -- it felt good but provided little real nourishment.
If this resonates with you (at all) I highly recommend the book "12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos" by Jordan Peterson. It speaks to a malaise prevalent throughout our society. We have amazing technology that can do wonderful things. But it does not fill the void within us. Stay strong. Stay compassionate. Amen.