Donning Roles No More

All that glittered

All that was fragrant

All that was soft 

All that was pleasant

All that was sweet to the tongue

A world serving the senses

A world meant to please

A world of instant gratification

But there is no joy, no peace

We chase more, acquire more

Don many different roles

But everywhere end up wanting

Feeling life isn't granting 

All that we seek, all that we deserve

Like a record stuck

Repeating the same loop

We fall into the rut

Jumping through the hoop

Even roles don't change!

Same dialogues again and again

A pattern that is boring

But there is pleasure in pain! 

Making us want to cling!

Ready for the ups and downs

Happy with the same old roles

Routine a big comfort

A mix of anger, fear and laughter

But there is more

A path you walk on your own

Seemingly dark and scary

But lighted up by your glow

It is covered with dust

Of thoughts and dirt

It yields to no shortcuts

Forcing long, patient steps

To feel forever fresh.

Everything new, everyday

Fear, anger, all fly away

With light alone you stay

And exit this world of play.