The billion
expectations, I feel so crushed
Under their pressure,
my spirits hushed
I am trying, but I
fail to deliver my best
A strange fear
haunting near each test
The ‘what-ifs’- they
scare me, make me fear
If I fail, would they
understand or leer?
When I succeed, with
pride they stand
If I fall, will they
outstretch their hand?
With their hopes
rising, my heart bests faster
An inexplicable
terror becomes my master.
Failure has so begun
to haunt each attempt
To give up even trying
I feel a strong tempt.
But I have to
continue the journey everyday
The ghost of fear I
will have to slay
Their expectations, I
do not know if I’ll meet
But I promise: my
dreams shall not be beat.
I will struggle; I
will tussle, every day every night
Till my dreams will
see the day’s light!
