If only I could turn back time,

And claim what was rightfully mine.

Day after day, why did I have to leave so late?

Why didn’t I have the power, to control my own fate?

I lived to work when I had to work to live.

My family expected so much, I had nothing to give.

I finally completed the presentation and took a happy leap,

While at home my little kid cried herself to sleep.

I should have been home with my daughter’s head in my lap,

To read her a story, and see her tiny hands clap.

But here I was, as I had a problem to crack,

While hopelessness & loneliness were laughing behind my back.

Why was I so blind, Oh, why didn’t I realize?

Happiness vanished from my life in front of my own eyes.

Working late wasn’t get me that raise or promotion,

Planning my work better would give me more rewards and recognition.

The problem was within but I had others to blame,

I said my company and boss didn’t play a fair game.

Why didn’t I realize they wanted to make me the best?

Successful in life, but not lonely and depressed

All my life I tried balancing life and work,

I didn’t realize I was being such a big jerk.

My dear friends do not try to balance them,

Work is a precious stone, but life is an even more precious gem.

I’ll tell you who I am, before I bid adieu,

The common man, the common woman, Yes, I am YOU.

I pray to God you make this decision today,

To live your life, not let it fade away.