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Contemplating Life's Unfulfilled Dreams
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As years drift by
Reflecting on the passage of time.
And future dies.
Contemplating the diminishing possibilities of the future.
He sits and he thinks
Engaged in deep thought.
About all he's done in life,
Reflecting on life's accomplishments.
I'm now an old man,
Realizing the effects of aging.
What have I been in life?
Questioning life's purpose and achievements.
What did I do?
Reflecting on actions and accomplishments.
Had no end to aspire to.
Feeling a lack of clear goals or aspirations.
His dreams as a boy
Recalling childhood dreams filled with hope and purpose.
Were of hope and intention
Desiring positive outcomes with determination.
Of making his mark
Having plans and creative ideas for making a significant impact.
With his plans and invention,
Expressing ambition and inventive thinking.
Where did they go,
Questioning the disappearance of those dreams.
How could he know how time goes.
Reflecting on the elusive nature of understanding time.
In my day had to have
Comparing the past when a certain future was expected.
Certain future,
Noting the freedom of choice in the present.
But now you can do as you like,
Reflecting on the contrast of the current era.
All that I might have wanted,
Expressing unfulfilled desires.
Seeking what you're after,
Observing others pursue their goals.
But not for me.
Feeling a sense of resignation and acceptance.
Everything comes to those who wait,
Expressing patience for eventual rewards.
I thought everything may come to me
Anticipating success based on past expectations.
Made my way only as I was able.
Navigating through life based on personal capabilities.
He knows there's no more he can do,
Recognizing limitations and the end of possibilities.
No romances, now bitten today
Reflecting on missed opportunities and failed romances.
For they have all his chances,
Realizing the consequences of past choices.
All too late, no one waits
Feeling the weight of lost chances and opportunities.
How time goes by.
Reflecting on the swift passage of time.
Seeking what you're after,
Observing others pursuing their aspirations.
But not for me
Expressing a sense of exclusion from current pursuits.
Have as my years drift by
Contemplating the aging process and its impact.
Never for me.
Expressing a sense of personal detachment from ongoing pursuits.
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