Searching

We mark

Our milestones

Counting

Scars and losses

Laughter and gains

Carefree moments

Battles for freedom

All the time

Expecting

Total liberation

We count

Our achievements

Marking

Years on the calendar

Keeping track of reproductive capacities

Qualifications collected

Jobs maintained

All the time

Wanting

Total approval

We accept

Our flaws

Gradually

Not getting the first medal

Failing at something somewhere along the way

Burying lost dreams

Getting used to the love handles

All the time

Comprehending

Total reality

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-08-14.