after the rushing
all that rushing
rushing to climb the career ladder
rushing to buy the best
watching others
pass on
while I work
my mind
always wanting
wanting this
wanting that
going for security
& recognition
how many man-made gods
did I follow–
money
recognition
and greed
did I put these in front
of the God I dedicated
my life to?
I can’t bring
back those I loved
I can’t tell them
what I
want to say
I will
slow down
and
develop
relationships
with others
and my God