When I Thought I Had Won

Just when i thought i had reached the shore did i realize i had reached a rock in the ocean,
Just when i thought i had climbed the hill did i realize it was a part of a higher mountain.

What i saw was the smaller picture, tip of the iceberg,
What i believed was based on incomplete knowledge,
I hadnt analyzed, i hadn't contemplated,

I had seen what i wanted to see though only for an instant..

I now know the meaning of greater joy,
I now know happiness in ignorance
And i am happy to have thought i had accomplished a lot,
When in reality i hadn't

But i also know the feeling of loss,
I also know how it feels to give away a trophy you thought you'd won,
As there are numerous better than you in many ways,
Who have already finished the journey that for you has just begun..

So many times in life i might face similar situations,
I am not sure if I am ready to face,
Where in just when i think i've won the race,
Will i realise someone has already won..