I Spoke No Words

Looked downwards Offered no response As situation was tense Father was furious I was failing continuous He had high hopes But I was flop I used to fail each year Sometimes with two attempts to clear It was always with fear I was used to harsh words in ears Mother will come near And gently whisper “You are our future” Make everything sure Her words pierced through She was an every inch true I was inattentive and careless It brought me shame on face “I will study from now onwards” I will prove through my deeds I looked at mother and reassured Small tears in corner appeared I was now full fledged gentleman In thought and in action complete human I have to meet their high hopes Now I am fully prepared to walk even on rope