It hurts, pains till the bottom of my heart,
My teardrops are dry, my words unheard.
People on the same journey as I, they seem to part
Away from me, as I still struggle to prove my word.
It is not my will to give up-
I am too determined for it;
It is not my will to sit back and watch-
I am too enthusiastic for it.
People around me seem to criticize,
The ones on my side are backing out, losing hopes;
But I know that I will continue, for I am wise
And none can stop me, be you, be me.
Yes, I know I am far behind,
But my vision has made me blind-
So that from now, I can see nothing else in the game-
Nothing but one- only my aim.
My grit will remain, though some say that am weak,
Fragile, worthless; whatever word you may seek.
I cried since my failure was miserable,
And now I know, my success will be inevitable.
Some do cheat and some do not,
I will remain truthful in my path;
One the day when this journey comes to an end,
I will taste success; Victory will be my friend.
Rise up to your aim,
Rise up to your expectations,
RISE UP TO YOURSELF.
-S. Vaishali Menon