I am walking between the battle lines
I see many safe places to hide
I have chosen my side but I wear no colors
I yearn for the respect of my enemies
I exchange respect for tolerance
I am tolerated as long as I follow the rules
I am compelled to venture out into the open
I yearn for joy
I exchange joy for safety
I am safe as long as I keep my distance
I yearn for peace
I exchange peace for monotony
I learn to find comfort in my daily tasks
I yearn for relevance
I exchange relevance for anonymity
I am hiding between the battle lines
I am hiding in plain site
I make no demands
I make no waves
I make no difference
I yearn for meaning
I exchange meaning for futility
I am easy to discourage
I have been neutralized