And they say...

I have a hope in my eyes,

I have a determination in my mind, I have a wish in my heart, and for nothing but success I attempt every while.

I attempt that there could be a rise after fall,

I attempt that I could make my mark among all.

I attempt... and then they call me a coward,

I attempt... I attempt that I could bring glory.

I attempt that I could lessen someone’s worry,

I attempt... and then they call me fearful,

I attempt... I attempt that in my life success could dance,

I attempt that I could be a winner on every chance.

I attempt... and they call me a loser,

And yet again I attempt,

I have attempted for year after each,

I have attempted that their remarks I could beseech.

But with every attempt, I have to listen to them all,

And yes I do so with my ears, eyes, heart and soul.

I have kept them open and will always keep,

Because one day I will be worthy enough to hold their gaze.

Because one day I will be what I want,

And then tell them once you spoke but now you can’t.

Nidhi Jha
Class XII, Commerce
St Joseph’s Convent High School