If I were...

an old silly write, brought it back from my stash :)

If I were to be a Teacher

I could skip homework

And play with the cane.

If I were to be a Doctor

I could scribble

And accept fat paychecks.

If I were to be a Banker

I didn't have to learn science

To make money.

If I were to be a Lawyer

I could always lie

And get away.

If I were to be an Architect

I would have drawn

My luxuries with

Pencil,paper and scale.

If I were to be a Bartender

I needn't pay for

The silly drink.

If I were to be an Archeologist

I would have been rich

Digging up my past.

If I were to be an Engineer

I would have turned

Math into material

And material into Money.

But I'm a Poet.

I write,write and write,

Until I feel

The pulse of thoughts.

God, am I displaced?

14 July 2007, by Abhilash Hegde

Reviews

[Érenn]

Ha the if I were scenario ^^ I wonder how many times I have thought on the lines of "if something.." I guess that's how my mind ends up floating across so many thoughts and so many possibilities, makes me wonder what if.... a lot of times. A very lovely write. The structure throughout the poem is maintained and the flow thus very smooth. And I love what you have mentioned here. True words, some harsh, some to be taken with a grain of salt and some to just enjoy and laugh throughout. ^^ Thank you for sharing ^^ Because sometimes what we feel is silly can truly be something great. ^^

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thanks Errenn for dropping by :)
I wrote this in a lighter vein. I just thought of having a fun take on what "If I were, this and that.. blah blah" ... Hahaha, nothing more than. I'm glad you liked it :)

[barleygirl]

What I'm reading: It's all about making money and/or gathering material riches . . . as tho being a poet is a lowly profession, by contrast. I notice many of the professions you describe include some aspect of dishonesty or unfairness in how riches are gathered. Or, in effect, everyone who's out there making money is doing so by cheating somewhat. Many without riches are of this opinion, so your message reflects an authentic viewpoint. However, to me, it feels like an unfair bias toward those who've worked their way to a rewarding career. Your poem is well-written with clarity.

[Abhilash Hegde]

Barleygirl, thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts.
Btw, I'm a Software Engineer by profession. So, that is what I do to make my living :D
This was actually, no serious write. One fine day, I was sitting all idle and thought of having some fun imagining "If I were..." haha :P
Well! my intent in the write was not to demean any profession or the people who work their way up hard. It was all just but, seeing the lighter side of things.
I'm glad you stopped by :)