I used to think I could
do anything without consequence.
I used to think I could
do what I pleased
and everything would turn out okay.
I used to think everything I did—
everything I’d say,
couldn’t possibly affect anyone in any way.

He used to think he could
do anything without consequence.
He used to think he could
do what he pleased
and everything would turn out okay.
He used to think everything he did—everything he’d say,
couldn’t possibly affect me in any way.

Now I know everything I do
has a consequence.
Now I know everything
does not turn out okay.
Now I know everything I do—everything I say,
can affect someone in a way.