One day I came back from school, full of fatigue and exhaustion,
Here went my bag, there went my shoes, almost already in prostration.
Extremely hungry I was, and mom was ready with food,
At the dining table I spoke with dad, so as to lift my mood.
With so much served on the table, what to have and what not?!
I ate with relish all I could, without giving it another thought.
I decided to entertain myself by watching some television,
I saw a box wrapped, just like it had come from an excursion.
It was beautifully covered with my name on it, and I was stupefied,
My friend had sent it, I wished to open it although my brain denied,
Saying unwrapping a friend’s gift is a foolhardiness.
Still, I thought, it must be good just to make me feel better, I guess.
No, I refrained; my friend cannot be so nice,
It must be a prank, maybe for a surprise.
The husk must be removed, and it must be something cool I perceived,
And stunned I was with a punch in my face; oh! My heart deceived.
Never expect too much, it might lead to depression,
Stop over perceiving and accept the reality,
Enjoy life’s beautiful season…