Saturday, 10 September 2011

The boy who had to grow up

There was once a boy, skinny and small
Courage didn’t keep its promise, his bullies were too tall
His screams betrayed his voice, too scared that they'd be heard
‘Just wait for the day…' he choked... 'The day I grow up!’

The girl with pretty eyes... the innocence of a dove.
With the smile of an angel and the glow of a pearl.
He gazed at her often, wishing she would be his girl.
But a ‘Hi’ would have to wait for later, for now he had to grow up.

Death struck without warning, took a brother so dear.
They’d lock up the rooms, but their wailing he could still hear.
 He stood quietly by the door, didn't let a tear show up.
They'd told him men don’t cry… and he had to grow up.

She came like summer breeze, so gentle and sweet
He thanked God for his kindness and he prayed at his feet
He was broken when it ended, but time made him understand. 
He had lost out in love but he had won a true friend.

He tried to show no pain, take it all in his stride,
But there were moments when those tears, he could no longer hide.
And just when all seemed lost, and he was about to give up,
‘You've been brave, my son...' said his mother.  'I think you have grown up...'
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16 comments:

  1. Chitra11 September 2011 at 01:06

    nice.. :-)

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  2. Hari11 September 2011 at 03:05

    Thank you Chitra :)

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  3. Kinjal Goda11 September 2011 at 04:56

    Simply Superb!!!

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  4. Hari11 September 2011 at 05:16

    Thank you Kinjal :)

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  5. Arsh11 September 2011 at 12:30

    Beautifully written.. Too good..:)

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  6. Hari11 September 2011 at 21:54

    Thank you Arshveen, I'll try to keep up.. :)

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  7. @bhii12 September 2011 at 00:26

    liked it.. its so simple and bful :)

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  8. Hari12 September 2011 at 02:50

    Thank you @bhii .. :) Sorry I did not get who you are from your profile...

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  9. rajatpawar12 September 2011 at 16:25

    Achhi likhi hai Harish.Keep it up.:)

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  10. Hari24 September 2011 at 07:12

    Thank you Rajat :) will try to keep writing.

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  11. Ananya's Quill18 October 2011 at 23:30

    Hey wonderful..really liked it :))
    very well written, indeed...
    the whole journey from childhood to maturity and the emotions involved,damn well penned down.
    Keep it up!!
    :)

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  12. Hari19 October 2011 at 04:25

    Thanks Ananya :)

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  13. Free Spirit2 May 2012 at 07:02

    This poem beautifully encapsulates the boy's wonderful odyssey called life. My spirit dovetails with the line that "the boy lost out in love."

    A wise person once said "Any love or happiness given 2 anyone always comes back. Unfortunately we expect it from d same person. It not only comes back, but also comes back in double measure coz love is generous,divine and giving ."

    Since the boy has been certified a "Grown up" by the person who matters the most,the creator of the universe would align all the planets and the stars to ensure the arrival of the angel who would inspire the boy to be "The perfect man".So the boy better be prepared:).

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  14. Hari13 May 2012 at 05:04

    Thanks Sujit :) Amen!!

    (I do agree with what you've said about love.. have tried to put across the same thoughts in "Hope Love and the pursuit of Happiness")

    Loved your blogger name.. of all the people I know it suits you best! :)

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  15. Raghav Karnani28 October 2012 at 15:54

    The best written pieces are the ones behind which are the deepest emotions. Like this one. Cheers

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