Other People Are the Obstacles

Have you realized,

life is beautiful,

but it's sad and lonely too,

often because

of another human beings.

I will give my examples.

Father was angry on me

Why did you decide your

career and marriage,

it should have been,

as per my choice.

Friends and colleagues—

without saying they say,

why do you make us feel small

by your versatility?

Can't we not just have fun,

eating biryani, watching movies,

consuming, wasting away life?

Kids need attention,

an my study-room door

keeps opening and closing,

day and night,

because they have something to share.

Kids need mother,

but she is also writer,

whoi needs focus.

Imagine this:

If the father gave me wings to fly

wherever I wanted,

and stayed present

if I got injured.

Friends who cheered

on my success

without bitterness,

without bad vibes.

Kids who thought,

“My mom is working hard

to put food on our table.”

It would be so easy.

But it happens in utopia.

In this world,

we endure, we suffer,

we keep pushing a giant boulder

like Sisyphus,

hoping it will reach the top

and all will be well.

It does not happen,

but our time sure ends.