...and I made my own house be my gallows...

Don't' we all? (in reference to the title )

I seem to think we do at least in some aspect. How can we not?

One does things they should not do knowing full well the consequences of their actions.

We ruin our well being, our mental health, our sensibilities, our lungs and livers, ourselves.

Yet, we do these things anyway. I have long stopped trying to figure it out. I think that is the key.

I am sure age will change my mind, as it has made my mentality fluctuate.

Take care!