CHANCE

I was walking through the steps
kept on thinking  about  myself
about my way of spending precious
time like a wave coming out of the sea

Everyone i saw was happy
they were chatting
i couldn't  find any fear on their
face about the tragedy yet to come

I entered the hall
i got the question paper!
on seeing it i was elated
because it was so easy

I took my pen and paper
i started to write
but i couldn't write a single word
because my mind went blank

I looked around 
i saw my friends
someone was writing
and others sleeping!

Tears burst out from my eyes
like beads scattered from a broken chain
i asked myself what should i do?
my mind told me 'you should leave the hall'

Then i heard a sound 
shouting at me,as i ignored it
i felt myself get drenched
i opened my eyes and saw my mom

She was with a bucket in her hand
she scold me for sleeping till noon!
i got relieved because all that 
i saw was just a dream

I thanked God for
giving me a chance 
to start anew
to succeed in life
                                                                              NEENU TOMY