Journey through Salty Lakes and Mountains

Amidst Salty Lakes and mountainous terrain,

Why does happiness seem to wane?

Like laughter that once freely flowed,

Now weighed down by words untold,

Praying it won't cause hearts to fold,

Smiling outside, while inside, we're cold.

Salty Lakes and peaks that touch the sky,

Yet happiness begins to bid goodbye.

Remember the joy of your early stay,

In the land of dreams, so far away,

Now shadows loom in the light of day,

The price of a PhD, a heavy display.

Salty Lakes and mountains grand,

Yet happiness slips through like sand.

A challenging Friday, self-doubt in your mind,

Afraid to speak, to leave it behind,

Is it a passing storm or a longer grind?

You'll find strength in yourself, so be kind.

Salty Lakes and landscapes vast,

Why is happiness fading so fast?

Overthinking, your constant friend,

Replaying scenarios, no clear end,

Keep striving, don't break or bend,

You're evolving, on this path you'll ascend.

Salty Lakes and mountains high,

Now happiness won't say goodbye.

-Anahut

September 28, 2023

7:44 PM

Glossary:

1. Diminishing - Becoming smaller or less intense.

2. Broke - Emotionally or financially impoverished.

3. Drowning - Overwhelmed by a large amount of something.

4. Bout - A short period of intense activity.

5. Stout - Strong and sturdy in build.

6. Overthinking - Thinking too much or too deeply about something.

7. Replaying - Playing or going over something again.

8. Scenario - A sequence of events that is imagined or projected.

9. Unfold - To reveal or make known.

10. Weary - Physically or mentally exhausted.