The Route of Life

Young, unassuming, laid back, unsure
I planned my life out
I laid out the map and ran the routes in my mind
Consistent of fairy tales, consistent of dreams and expectations.
I wanted life, love, happiness and money in that very order.

Oh I got all those things
I have a life.
Filled to the brim with hardships,
Filled with failed dreams
Filled with failed attempts at truly living

Oh I got all those things
I have love
Non-existent love
False senses of love
Fake love

Oh I got all those things
I have happiness

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poem by Maame Adjei
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