The Day I Realised

As my mind flooded with worries and doubts,

I noticed the strings attached to me,

Were abruptly cut short.

Voices from crowds,

Cheering me on from the start,

Divided, as each to their own,

While I waited for any cheer,

Especially from home.

I took a deep breath,

And laid down, staring hard,

At the ceiling until it reached dawn,

Thinking I’m on this journey,

All on my own.

I realized,

It was never a gift,

It was never a blessing,

To be called special,

If it meant I’ll be forever tied,

Of becoming that ideal person.

An average person,

Trying to complete a,

One in a life time trial,

Which seemed to me,

Felt like a million miles.