Strands of Time

Class-11:Stubborn

I love the saying, "Winner stands alone."

The desire to achieve is written in my bones.

I don't want to be a Jack of all trades,

But a master of none.

I don't want to shine with borrowed light from the Sun.

I don't want to be second to anyone.

But when it comes to hard work,

I have a habit to shirk.

I want the easy way out in life.

Avoiding all strife.

Yet, I want to leave behind a legacy that won't lose to the flow of time.

A fame that isn't sublime.

I like to blame it on talent , 

when I can't get things done.

When things get tough, I give up easily, I run.

I know deep down ,

I'm a true coward.

But, I hate being overpowered.

There are times when I wish I could change,

This part of me.

There are times when I wish ,

I tried for things out of my range.

Dive into challenges that I normally,

Wouldn't want to see.

However, my pessimism runs too deep.

I'm afraid to take the leap.

The climb is too steep.

I know this mindset is wrong,

But its been this way for so long !

That I believe its too late, to turn over a new leaf.

Author's Note: I wrote this poem as a project for my psychology class on mindsets. It is truly a very intriguing concept. Fixed Vs Growth mindset. Sound familiar ? If not and you are interested just google "Carol Dweck" . She came up with the theory. She is  a very famous psychologist.  

I actually had goosebumps on accurate the theory was for me while learning about it.