A TEENAGER’S WOES

by Sunita Rajiv

Even if I try very hard, to fit into the mould
Even if I strive hard, to get medals of gold
I still face anger and frowns ,’n grades that aren't so great,
For once be by my side, let me decide my fate.

Silence of the soul and Chorus of my thoughts,
Never let me rest and weigh heavy on my heart.
I know I can do better, I know I can still shine
But clouds of expectations dampen this spirit of mine.

My father wants my name, among the toppers tall,
My mother won't be pleased to see the grades go small.

They want me to be a hero who can live their dream
My peers look at me ,their eyes fill of gleam.

I hear the success stories, of friends who are so bright,
These stories make me puny and fill my heart with fright.

I love my parents dear,Iove my mentors more,
If only love could work and make better my score

 My Facebook friends are many commenting day and night

But when real help is needed/Not one is within the sight.

The world of social media, is a magnet quite strong.

I find myself so caught up, though I know it is wrong.

So I just thought and thought, and reached at one conclusion,

Just one person can help me, I AM MY OWN SOLUTION.

The world I cannot change, even though I wish to,

But I can change myself, that’s what I am going to do.

I may not top ‘n’ score high, but I will try for sure.

I‘ll take reins in my hands ‘n give myself a chance more.

For who can bend the will, the WILL of a strong soul!

What I want I will get it, for I am 24 carat gold.