Certain Version

Every person who I meet,

Has a certain version of myself in his mind,

For some I am rude, selfish, and toxic,

For others I am trustful, loving and kind.

Then they start watching and judging me,

On the basis of the version they know of me,

And then they try to match the circumstance,

Of my two versions : Past and Present.

''Oh, you have changed a lot '', said one,

'' You weren't like this before'' , said another.

They wanted to me to behave just like before, 

Else why on Earth would my change make them bother?

Am I brought here on Earth, just to satisfy others expectations?

And not live my life to the fulfilment of my satisfactions?

Too tired I was that day when it crossed the limits,

And I was criticized for being myself, laden by them with guilt.

They wanted me to be their slave,

As they ordered , just behave.

Then I just shouted out loud " NOW THAT'S ENOUGH !! ''

At that moment , by them, I was criticized a lot.

After that moment, I decided to be myself, 

And not focus on what others expect from me !

Because what they feel about me, to an extent is their responsibility.

If I am following people's version of myself,

I will be doing injustice to my real version.

One day I finally asked God ,'' I want freedom , what should I do

Please help me for I have no clue! ''

God Said '' Don't limit your version to satisfying other's expectations : 

Kind, good, bad ,rude, happy, sad, polite, doctor, engineer, man,  woman,

You aren't just that . You first remember you are a Human !

And all you must be is not engineer , doctor, CA, but rather best version of thyself! ''

- Sahil Dhobale