ALSphere Foundation
I struggle to keep pace,
with the shadows of self-doubt
that spring up like mushrooms
every time I say, “Let me try”
I struggle to keep pace,
with the WHY’S that sprout
from the behaviour of others
who have silenced their values.
I struggle to keep pace,
with unlimited “you could’ve done better”
that tend to raise the bar
every time I dare to reach it.
Today, I finally decide,
to shun keeping pace,
move ahead, break shackles,
bid goodbye to the rat race.
Instead, honour my dreams,
that allow me to wake up starry-eyed,
do what I love, colour my canvas bright,
I’ve finally learned, to keep pace with the true ME.
Ekta Saxena
