Life is a mixed open prison

with one way in and one way out. 

Some have bigger more comfortable cells,

but all suffer confinement

with variations of refinement. 

So make the best of it -

bring your trinkets to the ball;

celebrate differences;

try to make your stay comfortable,

be friends with the gaoler

if it helps. 

If you run screaming round the grounds

there will be support;

illusions of freedom will tempt you,

make the most of them.

Men will play with their toys,

women wlll make notes.

When your cell becomes vacant

go peacefully with freedom

into the everlasting night(sorry, light).