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Voice Within
life has somewhat
calmed down now that
I’ve bowed out from the rat race
and officially finally now retired
I’ve learned to disentangle myself
from the merciless mundane madness
I don’t miss that old hamster wheel
forever spinning out of control
I’m now at peace with myself
I’ve become my own judge and jury
questioning my every choice and decision
to ensure all align with my master plan
the voice of my conscience keeps me
on the straight and narrow as time trickles away
ultimately I know I’m not really in charge
but I can at least be master of what I can
one day I know I will face my Maker
and there will be no sanctioned excuses
down to my core I’d want to be proud
of what I’ve done and become
AP: 1st place 2021
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