On My Own........!!!

From the time I was born,
I had this ‘HABIT’ that I had worn,
Everything that I had sworn,
I always did it on my own.

My father shouted, “You Fool !! You can’t even learn “,
I was sad coz he was not aware of the candles I burn ,
He said I would remain static , wouldn’t move neither up nor down,
The odds were against me and I had leave my town.

I was new to this place and didn’t know what to do,
I needed someone that would guide me through.
My wait was over and my journey was reserved,
The place gave me strength and power I deserved.

But After many years when I got this call from my town ,
He asked me whether I wanted to be an Engineer or a clown,
“An Engineer “, I said with a fake frown,
For once he was happy that I had did it on my own.

My mother shouted,”Sonu !! How will you live in a Hostel, You can’t even cook !! “,
I felt bad and promised her that I would give it a look.
She knew I would starve, but never give up trying,
In a couple of days I became an expert in frying.

One day when I made an omlette she couldn’t help but groan,
With a smile on my face I said ,”Atleast, I did it on my own ”
All I want to say is no matter who you are,
whether you live here or miles too far,

Some things need to be done ,
Things whose seeds need to be sown,
That makes you independent and helps you do things on your own…things on your own…