Musing

She is sitting idle, pondering about life, 
thinking the aim is not just to survive.

Trying hard to follow the theory,
'live every moment and don't worry.'

She thought doing this would be very easy, 
thus judged those who were not exemplary.

But realized, like money, success doesn't grow on trees.
Have to look for new paths, opportunities to seize.

She perceived, have to work hard day and night, 
bleed from her palms until she gets that thing right.

Comprehended, everyday getting up is a fight, 
but watching the sunrise is also a delight.

She now understood, life treats all equally, 
some have guts to accept, others beg and plead.

Now it's up to her who she wants to be, 
a brave soldier or a cry baby.

Learnt, life's utterly brutal, doesn't even have a sequel.

It means there was never scope for suspense, 
have a happy ending or terrible one with many amends.
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Squirrel Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Happy Googly Baby doesn't always cry... the rest sounds like torture to me, but I'm Odd, unpredictable, generally by nature. I try to avoid pride... and I'm sure I'm doing this commenting thing WRONG also.
Bagchi Avatar
November 19, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Beautifully Expressed...waiting for more! Cheers! RB
Blown Avatar
November 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM
...a very nice write....'...sitting...idle...the theory...work...reap...'.... : ) stan
De Culla Avatar
November 19, 2024 at 7:05 AM
Nice¡ I love it. You're Yes. Kisses
Jayasankar Avatar
November 19, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Such an interesting and inspiring musing Bhavini. Welcome to PoetrySoup. ~ Ani
Alex Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 12:20 AM
"Now it's up to her who she wants to be, a brave soldier or a cry baby." - Real challenge to the crying babies. Beautiful work.
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