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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

Posted on August 12, 2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 8/17/2021 1:19:00 AM
The alliteration of this line drew me in. "I’ve learned to disentangle myself from the merciless mundane madness" the rest of the poem kept me reading.
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Date: 8/17/2021 3:45:00 AM
Thanks, Caren ~
Date: 8/15/2021 7:58:00 PM
Control at least somewhat of a delusion.
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Date: 8/17/2021 3:45:00 AM
So very true, Gershon ~
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