Comparison is a game, a trap we often fall, As we measure our worth against others, we feel small. But the truth is, each of us is on our own path, And our journey’s unique, a story meant to last. We look at others, see their success and fame, And feel we’re lagging, playing a losing game. But what we don’t see is the work they put in, Their struggles and hardships, the battles...
Where are your classmates,The counsellor asked,And the gentleman complied,He searched and gathered,Their present state and fate. Some were rich beyond measure,Some were poor and destitute,Some were sick and suffering,Some were imprisoned or lost. And amidst all this sorrow,The gentleman realized,That he was lucky and blessed,With a healthy family and mind. He learned to appreciate,His own plate...
The Road Not Taken invites us to reflect on the idea that sometimes taking the road less traveled can lead to unexpected and interesting experiences
I’m Nobody! Who are you? Are you Nobody too? Then there’s a pair of us! Don’t tell, they’d advertise – you know! How dreary – to be – Somebody! How public – like a Frog – To tell one’s name – the livelong June – To an admiring Bog! This poem by Emily Dickinson explores the idea of identity and fame. The speaker declares that...
