they tell us
to chase, to fight
for the dreams that
we saw with
our eyes open,
for the passion
that runs through
our veins like adrenaline.
they tell us
to never back down,
never stop
exploring the unknown.
don't let the fire
in your heart
die out.
do not dare to
accept the defeat
for it's not
the end
until it is.

yet
i tell you
it is okay
to choose
the easy path.
it is okay to
let go and forget
when you feel tired.
some days you have
to settle down,
breathe
and forgive yourself
for the things
that you lost halfway.
it may feel that
you lost yourself
but let me tell you
it's nothing
but
another step
towards finding
your true self.

-Awditi