This is the way of things

This is the way of things

A Poem by N.Sevilla
"

We all wanted to grow up to be someone, only to end up as someone different

"
In my office the other day
A young lady came to me.
Her face was an ashen grey
With a lack of gaiety.
With her voice trembling she said,
"A doctor is what I want to be".
I merely nodded my head.
"I absolutely agree".
I outlined a path she could take
And praised her for even trying.
But her bottom lip began to quake
And soon she was crying.
"What is the matter?" I had to ask.
Her innocence was losing its luster.
"Being and adult is a difficult task."
That was all she could muster.
I was confused. "What ever do you mean?
Aren't you ecstatic? Aren't you glad?"
She sobbed, "being an actress was my dream.
It was all I really had,
But the world is so cruel
When dreams don't matter.
You're either successful or a fool:
The first or the latter.
I finally chose the first
To receive the success that it brings.
Though I feel my heart will burst, 
That is the way of things."
Though it is my job to carefully guide, 
I was suddenly unable to speak.
For this is the truth we try to hide
Of the dreams we wish to seek.

© 2011 N.Sevilla


Author's Note

N.Sevilla
I wanted to be a writer, a theater actress, a singer, an archaeologist, an artist, a psychologist. I finally settled to be a pharmacist. This is a poem is just a simple example of what happens to the dreams of most people.

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I like the theme.. and the expression is amazing. :)

Posted 12 Years Ago


It has a very nice flow and describes it quite well. Great job.

Posted 12 Years Ago



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