twenty three
Navigating Life's Crossroads: Reflections from 'twenty three'
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Do you remember being seventeen
Reflecting on the experience of being seventeen years old.
Young and broke but full of hope
Recalling a time of youth characterized by financial challenges but filled with optimism.
You've got your wits beneath your feet
Feeling confident and resourceful, having one's intelligence and abilities firmly established.
Or so you thought
Realizing that the perceived stability may not be as secure as initially thought.
On the cusp of twenty three
Approaching the age of twenty-three, a pivotal time of transition into adulthood.
You've had your heartstrings tangled into knots
Experiencing emotional entanglements and complexities in relationships.
You've given up on half your dreams
Abandoning certain aspirations for the pursuit of financial success.
For the paper chase worth twice the cost
Sacrificing dreams for a career or monetary pursuits with potentially high personal costs.
You may never find your peace of mind
Expressing uncertainty about finding inner peace or achieving one's highest aspirations.
Or climb your vision's peak within this life
Questioning the likelihood of fulfilling one's ambitious goals in the course of this lifetime.
No guarantee of company when you reach the end of the line
Acknowledging the absence of guarantees for companionship at life's conclusion.
Cause we're just voyagers on borrowed time
Describing life as a journey with an uncertain and limited duration.
In a flash you're turning 59
Fast-forwarding to the age of 59, contemplating the passage of time.
Have you conceded to an easy price
Considering whether one has compromised principles for an easier, potentially questionable path.
Would your morals have been compromised
Reflecting on potential moral compromises in pursuit of financial gain.
For a quicker dime
Questioning if ethical values would be forsaken for quick monetary rewards.
You may never find your peace of mind
Reiterating the uncertainty of finding peace of mind or achieving one's highest aspirations.
Or climb your vision's peak within this life
Revisiting the theme of questioning the attainability of one's grand vision in this lifetime.
No guarantee of company when you reach the end of the line
Highlighting the lack of assurance regarding companionship at life's conclusion.
Cause we're just voyagers on borrowed time
Emphasizing the transient nature of life and the shared experience of navigating it with limited time.
You're on your own
Acknowledging the individual's ultimate responsibility and self-reliance.
That's how it goes
Accepting the reality of being alone as an inherent aspect of life.
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