the dead men who walk around us

they look so normal.
they are all around us.
their every day is a challenge.
life is a chore- a responsibility.
to be led in a certain way, as defined by the social norms.
they are uninispired to achieve the greater happiness in life.
the greater satisfaction of having accomplished something in life.
they have defined their lives before they start living.
they never live to their potential.
some of them, realize quite late what a waste it has been.
they walk the road of life like dead men.

who are the people who are not dead and who have defined their lives

the college friend who dropped out to start his own business?
the college crush, who fled her home to run away to married to the guy she loved?
the guy who chose to sat out the campus placement because he wanted to start something on his own?
the married guy who gave up his identity to admit he is gay and started afresh..
the tortured wife who left her thankless husband to start her life afresh...
the bored professional who decided to pursue his hobbie seriously.

the dead men will never understand you.
the dead society will never appreciate you.

you will walk alone with a smile, knowing that there is a path to heaven on the unpaved road you take.

walk on buddy, you will find me there..