Happiness Postponed...

He always had goals,
and worked hard so that he never faces falls.
Was just in high school,
but had dreams of getting a college which recruits in pool.
Passed high school with best ranking,
still was worried about his senior college rather than celebrating.
Senior college studies were also cleared successfully,
his friends arranged long drives but interviews kept him busy.
He ran in his life like a marathon,
but no one competed him to declare him won.
His friends celebrated every moment,
loved to live in present.
Worrying about future ruined his life,
could not even maintain a good relation with his wife.
With same habits and time,
he turned old having analysis of every dime.
Some where he had lost happiness,
enjoyment, and the cheerfulness.
His friend had the same things he had,
which also included happiness and was therefore a bit ahead.
Realizing what he had missed,
he closed his feast.
Had known the time had gone,
and was the person to suffer alone.

                                                                       -Shreya K.