Who am I?

From tackling the fluctuating Scorecards 

To bidding for the best Salary Package, 

I’ve let these mere numbers define me throughout my life

But is it all that I am?

Running from Monday to Friday to reach the weekend

To letting the brands decide how I live, what I consume

I’ve let this race against the clock and this evolving lifestyle define me

But is it all that I am?

From hating my own skin because I didn't look pretty enough

To letting formalism decide what and how shall I do everything

I’ve let others’ acknowledgements and approvals define my every move

But is it all that I am?

Am I not that dear child,

Who withered against the system to learn something for real?

Am I not that well-trained aspirant,

Who tried the best to fit in the criteria of corporate slavery? 

Am I not that depressed millennial,

Who fought the unsung battle of compliance and obligations?

Am I not that lost soul,

Who disregarded oneself and spent a lifetime waiting to finally live?

Perhaps, in the anticipation of reaching the destination, 

I mistook the purpose of this whole journey

Perhaps, this life was not about the end at all, but a chance to build one's own path

And in that pursuit to meet the true inner self.

-jyoti_ablaze

Reviews

[Tony Jordan]

Such a strong piece from you.
The journey of knowing who one is lasts a lifetime.
Well penned Jyoti_Ablaze

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you Tony!
I enjoyed penning this.

[Einstein Noodle]

some of us never realize the truth within your poem ..or never find the courage to face who we really are ..growing up can elude us all the way till death ..what a pity ..for me your poem points to how unique each of us are , valuable with gifts to share and enjoy ... i think the repetition of the question is strong ..works well for me!! thanks for sharing this honest self look at life and influences
E.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you E!
Always a pleasure to recieve your reviews.

[Avinash]

I am glad that your poem asked all right questions and the answer did not disappoint at all. A brilliant piece and a must read for all.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you for your kind words.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i let others dictate my opinion of myself for many many years...and sometimes still do...but we eventually must find peace in our own skin..

this poem has such strong philosophy....
well done.
j.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you for your kind words.

[wordman]

it seems the working people always make the rich,richer,we run all week,but that`s not who you are,that`s how you make a living,and you are very pretty

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you, Wordman.
I am humbled.

[wordman]

my pleasure

[Tony Jordan]

Ron - sorry for butting in but remind me to tell you a story about 'The Queen Of Conjecture'

[wordman]

when ever you`re ready my friend

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Is that story here for all to read?

[wordman]

i have never seen it