routine

Standing in the platform,

Waiting for the train to arrive.

You stayed behind,

You pass some time.

Tick-tock, tick-tock said the clock...

15 minutes go by,

Another train comes,

Another train leaves,

15 minutes in between.

Tick-tock, tick tock said the clock...

Either be pushed aside,

Or be shoved inside.

You try your luck,

But grasp a hand,

Or be left behind.

Tick-tock, tick tock said the clock...

Like a rehearsed performance,

No different than yesterday.

It has become predictable,

You do the same everyday.

Tick-tock, tick tock said the clock...

You’re late,

You’re stressed,

Time is wasted,

Body is drained.

Tick-tock, tick tock said the clock...

How come but there are other ways?

Why not take something different,

Or something unusual?

Why bear the same complexity each day?

Tick-tock, tick tock said the clock...

Perhaps you’re scared,

Stuck with what you’re familiar with.

Afraid to dare because of the unknown,

You preferred to stay in your comfort zone.