Meaningless Goals

A farmer had a dog which used to sit by the roadside

Waiting and anticipating any vehicles to come around

And as soon as one passes

It would run down the road barking and trying to over take it

One day

The neighbor asked the farmer

Do you think that dog of yours would ever catch a car?

The farmer replied

That's not what bothers me

What bothers me is what would it do if he ever caught one

Many people in life do actually behave like that dog who is just pursuing a meaningless goal.

Life is hard by the yard

But by its inch

It's a cinch

--Gean Gordon--

Always pursue a goal with a meaning to it

A goal that you would know what to do with one you have caught up to it.

Reviews

[Najam Us Saher]

Very wise words. I liked the story and the message they were best together. Thank you for sharing such a meaningful poem.

[Joey Nizz]

Your welcome i'm glad you liked it :)