By Ajay Ohri
Deep in thought
As life passes me by
Opportunities abound
but I neither care nor I try
--
Of what use is
This daily drudge
And now I sound
A man with a grudge
--
Against these forces
That have made me a slave
I may go through the motions
But it is freedom I crave
--
A carefree mind
Without a thought
Of the responsibilities and tasks
Each day has brought
--
Live life
Not exist like a worm
I am cool outside
But inside there’s a storm
--
I want to laugh loud
I wish I could sing free
Oh what would I give
To drink and be merry
--
And as I race
This merciless time
I wish I could commit
The ultimate crime
--
Of walking free
From this alluring grind
With tomorrows promises
Does it so strongly bind
--
And as we pass
These golden days of our youth
With nose to the grindstone
No time for the truth
--
In a self delusion
That enslaves us all
For the promised bright future
Today we do crawl