Chasing Dreams, Counting Costs
Richard
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In the haze of neon dreams, where futures intertwine,
I'm at the crossroads, wondering which path is mine.
Debt's spectral echo, haunting every turn,
As I chase ambitions, the price I must discern.
I've been dreaming of future, with a degree in my hand,
But the start to haunt me, it's a debt I can't withstand.
Fifty grand or even more, how will I ever pay?
Is it worth the price I'm asking, or should walk away?
Is it worth it, is it wise, chase a dream that fades with time?
When the debt's a mountain high, can I ever climb?
Or should settle for a life where I'm free from all strife,
Trading books for a simple job, is that better life?
I've seen others in the struggle, trapped loans they can't defeat,
With interest rates that climb high, it's a never-ending beat.
Years and years of repayments, still they see no end in sight,
I'm wondering it's worth it, all this endless fight.
Is it it, is it wise, to chase a dream that with time?
When the debt's a mountain high, can ever climb?
Or should I settle for a life I'm free from all this strife,
Trading books for simple job, is that the better life?
They say education’s freedom, a ticket to the stars,
But I'm weighed by the numbers, and it’s breaking my heart.
Dreams a better future, now clouded by this doubt,
Should forge a different path, find a different route?
Is worth it, is it wise, to chase a dream fades with time?
When the debt's a mountain high, I ever climb?
Or should I settle for a where I'm free from all this strife,
Trading books a simple job, is that the better life?
So I stand at the crossroads, with a choice I to make,
Do I follow my ambitions or a road I take?
With the burden of this question, ponder through the night,
Hoping for an answer, a that feels right.