A Student's Dilemma

Have you ever given yourself the very thought

That after 10 plus 2, then what?

It makes me nervous and I am at a total loss

Finding myself at the criss-cross.

Science commerce or arts

Which one is going to be on my cards?

I wonder what will I be after six years

Will I be happy, contended or in tears?

My father wants me to be an engineer

But mathematics is what I can't bear

I say aloud, I plea

Law is not my cup of tea.

I dream, I imagine, I fancy

What about chartered accountancy

Shall I opt for sports as a career?

But my poor grades in academics might act as a barrier.

My favourite past time is learning new words and its usage

Do you suggest a course in languages

I love my country and would like to fly high

What about defence services or being a spy?

Aha ! Why not join national school of drama for theatre

But a thought occurred, isn't radio jockeying better

Wow myself in the Taj as a chef

On second thoughts, I wanted to be an actor like Saif.

If one's doctor prescribes them a pill

With surely a heavy bill

But medical sciences accept my due apology

As I don't score good in biology.

Finding so many NIFTians shining

I nurture a secret desire to go in for designing

I am smart and adept at handling guests

But will my short stature be a deterrent in becoming an air hostess?

Someone please understand my plight

Guide me so that my future is bright

Here comes the counsellor for rescue.

She said,"know thyself, know your limitations

Realistic should be your ambition.

Do not go by mere convention

Choose where lies your interest and passion

Hard work blended with determination

Will guide you to find a career of your choice

So go ahead, leave all the apprehensions and find your way

With the blessings of the Almighty, teachers, parents showered on you everyday".