RETROSPECT

As I lie here,

My thoughts take me on a retrospective

On the decisions I had to take,

And the choices I had to make,

Some were easy,

 Many made me shiver and shake

I ask myself questions,

Maybe the answers will help me separate success from mistake

Like, was I greedy?

Did I eat everyone else’s share of happiness’ cake?

Was I shortsighted?

Did I compromise the original for the fake?

Did I avoid challenges?

Embrace the wide ocean or remain comfortable in my little lake?

Was I too anxious?

Did I hurry or wait patiently for destiny’s bread to fully bake?

Was I vigilant?

Did I constantly sleep or stay wide awake?

My actions…

Did I get them right the first time or always have to do another take?

My trials…

How many did I pass and how many do I have to retake?

My good deeds…

Were they selfless or for self aggrandizement sake?

These same questions to put to thee, 

I wonder what grade you'll make.

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