I’m wide awake, I can’t shut down
My mind won’t let me rest tonight
Tossing, turning, I can't relax
And as I try to wear me out
I’m getting up to take a walk.
I’m going up, not going down
The virgin snow covers my path
The snow refuses to meltdown
Four hundred feet up in the air
I am the only man awake.
I lay my eyes in all directions
Hundreds of buildings dark and lifeless
Up and down, nothing but silence
I wait and wait to see some action
Hoping to force in me a reaction.
I then see lights, on and off
Here and there, more as time goes on
I hope I’m not a peeping tom…
I just won't move and stay real calm.
I see the shadows in the background
Some move slowly, others faster
I feel like yelling “what’s the matter”
“You will survive the morning after”
“Don’t let your boss think you’re a slacker!”
But when I look at where I am
I’m now immune to modern life
I realize that time has passed
And I no longer feel the stress
I’ve traded youth for some success.
I no longer have to struggle
For as long as I stay humble
No one pushes me around
I don’t care who they are
Self-sufficient, I truly am.
And now that I have reached my peace
Though I won’t tell you how to live
Find the balance that you need
To just look back and realize
Success was worth the sacrifice.
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daydreaming (Pseudonym) (
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Comments3
Well written Ed, but reading that last line I wonder if that is true all the time. I guess it depends on what success and what sacrifice.
By success, I don't mean material things although money is essential for survival. I am referring to an acceptable standard of living in which food, shelter, and the things that interest us are attainable.
By sacrifice, I am referring to the time spent on things we don't always enjoy. Staying home to study for an exam rather than go partying with friends over a weekend is a good example of that. Fighting the weather to get to work or managing school and work concurrently are other good examples.
Thank you for your input.
That balance in life is so important, I believe I am in that place where I am happy with what I have got, it is an important place to find in one’s life.
Andy
I am too! Thank you.
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