Freedom In Life.

Goldfinch60



So many people compete,

Compete with others,

To try and be better,

Be better than they are,

Than they are in life.

I just do not understand,

I am in competition with no one,

Not in life.

I run my own race

And do not play the game,

Play the game of being better,

Being better than anyone else,

Better than anyone else in life.

I just aim to improve,

To be better than I was ,

Better than I was before.

That is me in my life

And because of the way,

The way I am

I am free,

Free to live my life,

To live my wonderful life.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 2nd, 2024 01:53
  • Comment from author about the poem: "This is me, if people do not like what they see that is their problem, not mine"
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 26
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments10

  • Accidental Poet

    I'm much the same as you Andy. You have to live your own life with a smile. 😊

    • Goldfinch60

      We certainly do AP, thank you.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      Good write Gold.
      KP says to me 'if you don't like me looking trout-like, that's your problem, not mine!' lol.

    • Neville



      I do believe I am both a founding & lifelong member of your cult sir ..

      • Goldfinch60

        So glad Neville, life our way can be so good.

        Andy

      • sorenbarrett

        You have said it Andy. That is the key to freedom and to peace. Nicely said.

        • Goldfinch60

          Much appreciated soren, thank you.

          Andy

        • Teddy.15

          Well said dear Andy. Wisdom at its best. 🌹

          • Goldfinch60

            Most kind Teddy, thank you.

            Andy

          • Cassie58

            Sounds a sensible path to take. Travel life at your own pace and on your own terms. Competing with others creates stress. Wisdom in your words Andy. Have a great weekend. Enjoyed your classical choice of music.

            • Goldfinch60

              I like to think it is the best path to take Cassie, thank you.
              I have been listening to music, mainly classical and jazz, for over 70 years, music has always been in my life.

              Andy

            • David Wakeling

              You have to be free.Great poem mi amigo

              • Goldfinch60

                You certainly do David, thank you.

                Andy

              • Thomas W Case

                Fantastic work.

                • Goldfinch60

                  Much appreciated Thomas, thank you.

                  Andy

                • Cloie

                  It beautifully expresses the importance of personal growth over competition with others. It's a reminder to embrace your unique journey and live life to the fullest. Keep inspiring others!

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Most kind Cloie, thank you.

                    Andy

                  • rhmn_7

                    Competing not with others but your yesterdays self, a way, no, the way of living a truly free life.

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Very true rhm_7. Thank you.

                      Andy



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