Lifers

There are some people
That are stuck in life
That don't know how
To get out of the rut of
The rat race if the door
Was sitting right in front
Of their faces and there
Was a sign saying exit here
Or if their very lives and
Existence depended on them
Rejecting the rat race and
Finding the door for 
Themselves they would 
Rather eat the poison
And die than live
And be free from 
The race of the grind
These people I call lifers
They have a "life" plan
Or "life" goals that they
Want to follow and 
They have to follow
The road to success
To make it to the top
Buying into the "life"
Or the American dream
That is toxic and deadly
To begin with and will
Ultimately lead to the
Destruction of your
Soul and your mind
And yourself trying
To keep up with the "life
You have to be willing
To let go of the material
And let go of the rat race
And find the truth behind
Life and true happiness
Is to give and to receive
Rather than trying to 
Take whatever you can
From whoever you can
Just to support your "life".

Reviews

[Hadeel ( Charming Fairy..]

^_^ you draw a smile on my face !

[junaid altaf]

its a good teaching!!!!!!!!
well versed.........

[Gray Witch]

It would be bliss if everyone could think like this........

[Sheila Marie Carr]

This is so true and you can apply this to any given situation in in life....nice job!

[Ahmad Cox]

Nice. I am glad you could appreciate the meaning.

[Sunny Skye]

Absolutely. I agree with what you say, and well material was made to distract us from the truth we shouldn't cry for material. Anyways, great poem like always an amazing message.

-SkyeBlanco

[Ahmad Cox]

Thank you. I am glad you like it.

[Sunny Skye]

My pleasure :D

[Jess]

yeah,definitely right:)I liked how you used simple words whenever you write your poem,,I can be able to understand it clearly and get the message into it,,because for me Sir,It's not how you used a very deep terms or phrases in your poems,or how perfect the imagery is,,,what matter most is the MESSAGE!!and now I can say that I AM A LIFER,,thanks for sharing:)

[Ahmad Cox]

I am really glad you can feel that message and the simplicity in my writing.

[Jess]

It's my pleasure Sir Ahmad:)

[MandaBear]

Yes very true. Nice Write

[Ahmad Cox]

Yay. My favorite color is purple. Just thought I would tell.

[MandaBear]

lol Purple is one of my other favorite colors.

[Ahmad Cox]

Nice. We must be soul siblings. :)

[Ahmad Cox]

Not quite soulmates in the romantic sense but more like brother or sister or really close friends.

[MandaBear]

lol I will take that. Does that mean I have to call you Soul brother or is that mean?? lol

[Ahmad Cox]

Hehe no thats fine. I actually love it. And I will call you soul sista.

[Frieda P]

The 'American Dream' was not supposed to be one of take all I can get and squash everyone on the way...it's message was one of 'freedom' and the road to prosperity and success. Two kids, a house, a dog...blahblah. I get the message behind this, but I do not agree with how you went about delivering it.

[Ahmad Cox]

But I am more representing what it has become to some. Not necessarily every one.

[Frieda P]

I did say I got the message behind it, I understand totally, just felt it was misrepresented. Just my opinion, it's your poetry. ;-)

[Carolann Dowsett]

Yes very true I can't stand the rat race and walk on a different path to the rest of the world. Most are blind sheep being led to the slather. Nice Write.

[Ahmad Cox]

I am glad your eyes are open to the truth.

[Junert]

Though I would like to think I am a lifer, I agree with you.

[Ahmad Cox]

I am glad you could appreciate the message.