Not Different, Not At All Poem by Daniel Trevelyn Joseph

It has taken me 65 years to realize
That I am only one among the many;
Definitely not the best in any aspect.

Coming first in class, becoming gold medalist in BA/MA
Reinforced the view that I am special, different and more.
Now I ralize that I am just another walking the round earth,
No special rain or sunshine for me, only what others get.

No point in thinking that I would be attended to urgently,
Or that special kindness would be shown to me alone:
Body and mind suffer as others do, fall sick and bleed,
I too should take indifference of others and death alike.