Student's Life

A student's life is not easy.

It is the stage of life where they discover their strengths.

Some people think

That if students are given regular tests,

They will always score good marks.

But that is not the truth.

Students have to face

exams,

competitions,

Teachers' advice,

Parents' expectations,

Friends' marks,

scolding,

And their own ambitions.

It is not easy.

To manage everything at once.

Sometimes,

It even feels impossible.

Yet,

They make it possible.

They fight silent battles,

Hide their tears,

And carry burdens

That the world cannot see.

They also face

constant comparisons

With others.

Their journey

Is not always smooth.

Their body says,

"Give up. I'm tired."

But their heart says,

"Try again."

Their teacher says,

"Keep improving."

Their parents say,

"Do better."

Their friends say,

"Leave it."

But their thoughts say,

"You can do it."

They do not know

Which voice to follow.

Still,

They choose to believe

In themselves. 

Because one day,

All their hard work

Will become their success.

You were once

At this stage too.

So, understand students,

Encourage them,

And believe in them.

(V. S. NITHYASRI, VIII-D, JOHN DEWEY MAT. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, LINK ROAD, PANRUTI, CUDDALORE)