Don'T Forget
Don’t forget ……
Why you’re running so fast?
Look they’re moving faster.
Ok, but what’s the purpose?
I can’t talk now, need to speed up to cover the gaps.
What about your aim, your rationale?
Damn it, it’s a competitive world.
Does it mean, you’ve to follow rest endless manner?
How can I pursue my goal, if I don’t!
But, you’re participating in a foolish rat race
Forget man, can’t allow them to win.
Do you think it’s worthwhile?
Don’t divert my mind, they are also not fool.
Why accepting someone’s success definition?
No, no, I’ve applied my mind thoroughly.
Is it not perfection you should strive for?
Winning has to be by any means, can’t compromise.
Don’t you realize it’s shameful, humiliating?
Don’t have time to cogitate or discuss at this instant.
Can you not reject that menacing pressure?
You’re missing the point, I’m a part of system.
Is it not destroying your critical faculties?
Can’t agree, if I don’t, someone will replace me.
Don’t you feel, you’re aiming for dissatisfaction and high stress?
If I survive, question of satisfaction comes.
Can you find the sign of finish-line in your race?
Don’t waste time; tell me, if you've any specific suggestion for my next step.
Should you not undertake an in-depth self-evaluation to think next step?
But that will need to modify my attitude; that’s a major change.
Unfortunately answer is yes; don’t forget, life is too short. Make it the best possible.
~X~X~X~
Copyright © Pratap Roy | Year Posted 2020
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