Who is a Faliure

I took part in this running race,

I was the last to reach the finish line

I failed at reaching before the others

But I did not fail in being me

I took this job in a really big bank

I could not help them make more money

I failed at fulfilling my bosses’ expectations

But I did not fail in being me

I set out to have a pleasurable life

But I also experienced sorrow and pain

I failed at realizing my Barbie dreams

But I did not fail to be me

As long as I am, as long as I am me,

I can choose to disregard this label of failure

Who is a failure? Who gives that label?

My creator crafted me and set me out to be!