Life ≠ Box of Chocolates

“Life ≠ Box of Chocolates” by Vivianna Rodriguez

Life is great
Life is weird
Life is hate
Life is veered

A collection of interests
The people you meet
The places you go
A documentary of person
A vivid glimpse of life

So many paths to take
Whichever to choose?
Does it matter?
Matter it does.
Make it you.

Do what you love
Love what you do
Be an inspiration
But also, be inspired

Listen to your favorite music
Wear the clothes that you love
Decorate your room to showcase yourself
Make friends who bring out the best in you
Live.
Breathe.
Enjoy.
But most importantly…
Be you.
Because life is more than a box of chocolates.
Life is whatever you make it to be.

Vivianna Rodriguez is a sophomore at PNW studying criminal justice. Fun fact: “I wrote this poem within the past 10 minutes when I saw [Mr. B’s] story about submissions. Also, I enjoy painting and photography (A LOT).”