Memory

MEMORY

          I missed rank and prize in Examination
          When in Eighth standard just by one mark.
          I was extremely shocked, no consolation.
          The injustice gave me terrible jerk.
     
          I was determined to stand First next year.
          I succeeded and showed progress report to Dad.
          Dad hugged me and told ‘My child, Dear,
           Your success matters more than mine, I am so glad.'

           In later life I felt exact same emotion,
           while caring for daughters to raise them up.
          Their joy and success seemed my up gradation.
           My own demand was next to follow up.

     07/10/19
                    Tenth Place
             'Childhood Memories' Contest by Chantelle Anne Cooke
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Gauthier Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 4:38 PM
Congrats on your win, Anisha. Well done.
Dutta Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Thanks Line for visit n appreciation. Love
Mcgee Avatar
July 13, 2019 at 3:55 PM
Congrats on your placement. Life is a circle!
Dutta Avatar
July 13, 2019 at 11:53 PM
Thanks Jeanne
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