Life is like a Mirage

I am running in a race, 

but I don't know how long it will last. 

I have been running for so long that I don't even know where I am anymore.

I was searching for a safe and cool place to rest, 

but somehow I ended up feeling burnt out like coal. 

I had good marks and qualifications for a government job, 

but for some reason, they always rejected me.

I value respect and good manners, but somehow I find myself surrounded by people who lack these qualities. 

I don't know why I am on this path that seems to be in conflict with my true self.

Today, as I look at myself in the mirror and try to smile, 

I can't help but feel overwhelmed with sadness. 

I don't know how I ended up in this place, 

but I know that I need to find my way back to a happier and more fulfilling life.