They Were Mistaken Poem by Jesse Ellsbury

I always liked defying expectations,
so it’s no wonder that when they thought I’d be a success,
I showed they were mistaken.

I halfheartedly pursued every invitation,
even when it was clear that riches would be next;
I always liked defying expectations.

I knew there would be conflagrations,
and people said my ambition would burn before I’d rest.
I showed they were mistaken.

I live my life in between conversations,
with online profiles begging me to connect.
I always liked defying expectations.

Everybody thinks that I yearn for integration,
but I have no desire to join the human family’s incest,
so I show that they’re mistaken.

When people see me deep in contemplation,
they seem to assume I have something to regret.
But I always liked defying expectations,
and I’m happy to show that they were mistaken.