Failure

A word that is commonly used

And widely applied

Creates a certain divide

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Not only between different people

But, also within oneself

Carrying a certain burden

Which becomes difficult to lighten

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The stigma surrounding it

Becoming bigger than ever

As your dedication, perseverance and efforts

All come under scrutiny

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Still, feel proud about yourself

Of what you have learned and accomplished

That in itself is a greater victory

As your courage becomes the shining armor in this journey called LIFE

You gave it your all

You gave it your best

Still, it fell short

As it now hits you and start to bawl

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Coming home home feeling frustrated

Feeling as if your

Abilities, credibility and capability

Have all come under the scanner

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“I should have said something before”

“I should have reached out before”

All seem futile

And out of place

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Just remember never to wait

Until it’s too late

No “if’s” or “but”

No one can stand up for you but yourself

As you tackle the issue

With all due respect and humility

Happiness

A state of mind

Way too familiar and yet seemingly distant

In both action, thought and effort

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Why does it seem

That this feeling

Now comes along

With various price tags, labels and conditions

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Further increasing our sense of entitlement

As if it is our inherent right

As we keep wandering from one place to another

From one state of mind to another

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If I get “this”, I will be happy

If “this” happens, I will be happy

Forsaking the moment present at hand and what we have

Simply look around you, you are richer than you think

Let’s all count our blessings!