Play to experience

We invest to succeed,

in our work, in our play,

it's a race, for the win,

or we will not stay. 

It may start as a fun activity,

a cure for our boredom,

to be part of a social group,

or simply attempting something new. 

But, then rivals appear,

we aim at the targets,

every victory is celebrated, 

while defeats makes us frustrated. 

We want to ace the tests, 

having higher expectations from self,

but hard work sometimes won't pay,

demoralizing us from the game. 

Yet, we forget the simple fact,

all these moments too shall pass,

but the memories of these days,

in our heart, would forever remain. 

Do we want to remember the joy,

or the anger and disappointments, 

for, we were not proficient,

in achieving a podium finish? 

So, embrace imperfections, my friend,

explore avenues, that pique your interests,

don't be ashamed of failures, as you try,

sometimes it's all about having experiences. 

So, pick up some new hobbies,

there's no need for rewards or trophies. :)