A self-imposed challenge that I face
Is to find in my schedule enough space
To read the various forms of writing I want to
Medical journals, books, news articles, to name a few
Somehow I find time to read novels despite their length
But at the end of a workday I cannot muster will power and strength
To read journal articles related to my profession
I postpone such reading indefinitely, in true confession
Then there are news stories that I compulsively read
To stay updated on current affairs, truth is more engaging than fiction indeed
Many magazine articles, poems, travelogues I curate
To read at my convenience, but my stamina dissipates
After the first few lines, unread such articles stay
As I keep postponing reading them to another day
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Unfortunately, in reading social media posts more time I spend
Than I should, reading about and watching the latest trends
This time sink I must avoid, I must read
Everything that for self-development I need
Passion...unbridled 