Pace

It's okay to travel at your own pace,

Remember that life is not a race.

Others may get ahead , beyond imagination of your mind,

But this does not imply that you are left behind.

Your journey is different, though destination might be the same,

You and your friend are at different levels of the game.

Just because he reached earlier, does not mean you failed,

Just because he won, does not mean you did not play well.

You gave your best and did what you could do,

You performed well, even when you had no clue...

To yourself you were true,

Distractions and temptations away you just flew!

So, chin up, dear, and smile looking at the mirror,

Look at yourself, and your amazing bright colour.

Don't waste your precious life comparing yourself to others,

Don't waste your time pleasing people who don't even bother!

Instead find the real you, love the real you, be the real you,

Don't worry about others, let them say and do what they want to...

You have this one life, don't just limit it to a race,

By comparing, don't make of it a mess!

You are not behind, not ahead, not at any dis-ease,

You are just where at that moment you need to be, and that is peace!

- Sahil Dhobale.