Breaking the shackles

Life from 1 to 99 has plenty to see,
An unsettling pressure, struggling to compete. 
Born with a slightly darker skin tone,
Relatives are quick to comment in that zone. 

The student grapples with grades that matter,
To impress the school and society chatter. 
Selections and future depends on an exceptional score,
What happens to those who didn't make it to the fore. 

Comparisons are many and often one is told, 
To learn from another, forgetting their own unique mould,
We often get tangled in our own stereotypes for sure,
Not imagining that the lesser privileged may excel beyond one here. 

The construction worker will do his might to earn,
So that his child can educate and have a career inturn. 
Many personalities, some loud, aggressive and not always right,
Afraid of being judged or mocked, the unspoken do not fight. 

While some girls push boundaries with studies and work to ace,
Others get caught in the primitive mindsets that define their pace. 
Career choices are many for sure,
But limited minds can only see value in few here. 

Generations have heaped praises on the doctor, engineer, lawyer and architect now,
The radical designer, artist, journalist, global visionary are still struggling to find glory in their show. 
Marriage for most, balance is the name,
Often women take the back seat in this game. 

Many women who manage to win both worlds with grace,
Get judged about their value as mother's in this race. 
Pressure on men to feed the house in every might,
Why is it on them only and not an equal fight.

Parents today have split their roles fair,
But applauds only to the dad for his role and not mum as she handles with care. 
Marriages can be fragile and may not see the end,
But individuals are often pushed to not let it bend. 

At every stage the mind is burdened to soak the pressure with a smile,
Even though one may be breaking at every mile. 
When will we see the sight of true liberated societies that we read,
It's a tall ask that we urge with speed. 

Mental health is a serious problem today for sure,
Ask for help and get your cure. 
The society often forgets the silent soul,
Find your sanity and believe in your goal.

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