In a realm of screens and endless code,
There lived a nerd on a passion-fueled road.
With eyes ablaze and fingers dancing fast,
The world of computers was where he cast.
Lines of logic and algorithms so fine,
He thrived in bytes, in binary's design.
But fate had a twist, a path unforeseen,
He was chosen for a role that switched the scene.
From a solitary world, he emerged to lead,
As a manager, a new life to heed.
The once vibrant spirit now wore a suit,
Lost in spreadsheets, his soul gone mute.
The thrill of coding, the joy of creation,
Replaced by meetings and endless delegation.
No longer immersed in the tech's embrace,
His spirit withered in this life's new pace.
He yearned for the days of lines and loops,
When coding was freedom, not just corporate troops.
His dreams now suffocated by a corporate veil,
His inner fire dimmed, his spirit grew frail.
He missed the rhythm of keystrokes' dance,
The puzzle-solving that held his trance.
His heart craved the challenge, the problems to solve,
But in this managerial world, his passion dissolved.
Yet deep in his core, a flicker still burned,
A reminder of the passion he once earned.
With courage, he ventured to reclaim his bliss,
To bridge the gap and find eternal happiness.
He merged his managerial role with his love,
Creating a workplace akin to a sky-blue dove.
Empowering his team with trust and support,
He fostered an environment where dreams could cavort.
Together they forged a path of innovation and delight,
Combining their skills, their future shining bright.
The nerd-turned-manager rediscovered his groove,
Infusing joy and purpose, the team did truly prove.
With every project, their spirits soared high,
Each milestone achieved, reaching for the sky.
And as the days passed, his heart felt alive,
For he had brought together what he thought couldn't thrive.
In this tale of transformation and rebirth,
He found fulfillment, reconnecting with his worth.
No longer just a manager with a faded glow,
But a leader inspiring others to grow.
So let this be a testament to the power we possess,
To shape our journeys, finding happiness no less.
For even when life takes an unexpected bend,
We can rediscover joy and watch our spirits ascend.
Alex Streit (2019) alexanderstreit_AT_hotmail_dot_com