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Decades spent on a treadmill's grind,
Miles on the track, yet progress I can't find.
Energy spent, effort so grand,
Yet, slipping down on the same old strand.
Decades on a treadmill…
Aging in circles, no progress in sight,
Chasing the ghosts of my past every night.
I push up the incline, strive for the peak,
But dreams are delusions, my footing is weak.
Decades on a treadmill…
Alas! The treadmill’s timer halts its spin,
Reality jolts me, the race to begin
Gathering the shards of a life left behind,
On the track of what's real, my true path I find.
Decades on a treadmill…
Finally, I race forward… no longer confined,
With new resolve, my journey is clear,
To the finish line… I persevere,
With eyes and strength redefined.
About this poem
The poem "Decades on a Treadmill" describes a person's struggle with a stagnant and repetitive life, symbolized by running on a treadmill. Despite years of effort, there's no progress or change. The person is caught in a cycle of chasing past achievements and delusional dreams. Eventually, a moment of clarity interrupts this cycle, prompting a realization of reality. Gathering the pieces of their life, the individual begins a new, genuine journey towards progress and fulfillment, now with renewed resolve and purpose. more »
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