Duty

Responsibility and duty are words so heavy

For they carry the weight of obligations

So we can take accountability

For our intentions and our actions

So we can grow stronger

So we can become better

And value what we were given

Parents’ constant sacrifices for their children

Children’s gratitude for their parents’ support

Spouses’ unconditional love and loyalty

Friends’ presence and solidarity

Citizens’ duty to their society

Dreamers’ commitment to their aspirations

Humans’ moral duty to Nature

So why do we run away from dedication

Why do we see challenges as a burden

Instead of lessons that fortify the mind

And strength acquired through adversity

Why do we prefer to remain blind

Instead of facing our painful reality

Why do we stay stagnant instead of growing

For a painful process it might be

But so relieving and so rewarding

For those obstacles carve the path

To our dreams and goals

Like a fire getting fiercer with fuel

So we can live a life fulfilled and meaningful

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Thank you for reading!

Bahora Saitova