Worth my life

by tainted melody   Jan 10, 2016


Broken into milestones,
the things you've done in life.
Achievements you believe in,
accomplished through the strife.

The year you finished schooling,
for a degree outside your means
The day that you were hired,
at the job of your dreams.

But here's my question to the reader...
was it worth the years?
The time devoted to the goals,
when you overcame your fears.

When you tackled the obstacles,
and faced them head on.
To find yourself empty,
and the best years gone.

Now alone in the castle,
that you built upon sand.
Hoping the storm passes,
so you are left to stand.

Without the anchor of support,
from the ones you left behind,
on this self-created warpath,
which isolation binds.

So here's my question to the reader...
was it worth your time?

    report violation
0


Did You Like This Poem?

Latest Comments

  • 8 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Yes, sometimes we can put so much effort into the things we think matter, and are blind to real life and true happiness as it passes us by; before we know it, it has escaped us and it's too late - the people who loved/waited for us have given up.
    All the best
    Ben

  • 8 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Hello,

    I like this poem. The internal rhyme and flow.

    Ending with the earlier question makes for excellent musing...

    Was it worth it? Worth the time, the pain and sacrifice?
    Personally, there is more to gain by enduring hardship than material gain. The wealth of knowledge remains within. The valuable experience that shapes and alters our future decisions cannot be denied.
    Another question: What was actually sacrificed? Would it have been that great?

    A good write.

    Take care,

    Michael

More Poems By tainted melody