Starting Up

I'm starting a startup, the hopes are high,

When the business takes a nosedive, it hurts like hell, I won't lie.   

They ask me to pivot, in panic sell on my dreams,

I'm at nadir and still unruffled, that's what commitment means.

 

I'm starting a startup, its literally burning a hole,

As I slog to make it succeed, my health takes a toll.

Disabled, incapacitated, I'm on the verge of collapse,

If I stick to steadfast self care, there might be a turnaround perhaps?

 

I'm starting a startup, with partners enjoying honeymoon,

As we wake up to reality, there will be conflicts soon.

Relations did get ruptured, there's too much angst,  

I'm figuring how to not shriek, while we go through birth pang.

  

De-identified from my body, I'm still learning to be calm,

If I have control over my mind, the world is my palm.