A path too far

The Day I Was Born from My Mother's Womb,  
Was the day small thoughts began to bloom.  
Even without the best of schools,  
The heart never found its peaceful rules.

Rushing forward as in a race,  
True friendships lost without a trace.  
Though we entered the top school’s door,  
The warmth we sought was there no more.

Throwing coins as if to play,  
Misreading love along the way.  
Running minds, caught in the glare,  
Sons feel no peace anywhere.

Leaving behind true friends so dear,  
Running paths that seem so clear.  
But poisoned thoughts, with false delight,  
Bring no true joy, nor any light.

Though claiming it's love, in truth we find,  
A life that left compassion behind.  
Looking back, with hearts so sore,  
They find their parents... there no more.