THE DAY BEFORE:

There was nothing much to talk about,
Results were declared a few weeks ago,
The Cricket season was almost over.
Suddenly one of my friends shrieked,
‘Be prepared, InfoTech company recruiting.’

We all gathered around the notice board,
Opportunity stood right in front of our eyes.
Excitement was too infectious,
Passing from face to face,
Why not, it would be our first interview.

THE D DAY:

The transition was too sudden
From denim clad days to grey formals,
From friends and comrades in arms
With whom I shared my notes and thoughts,
To colleagues unveiled by a desire to succeed.

None of us argued about the changes,
As hidden dreams had taken over,
Though, I realized how selfish man could be?
But the thought was soon forgotten
As thrill of corporate world amused me!

There was gruel some test on logic,
Two hours to create ones destiny
But I was too busy building up my castles
That I almost forgot,
It’s essential to study before an interview.

THE DAY AFTER:

I am standing around the same notice board,
But the excitement is all – dead
There is a small notice in the corner,
Names of few of my friends selected.
Along with scattered pieces of my dreams!

So what if no selection, no marks,
Life still rocks!
The sky will be all mine, one-day,
And it will be my day, someday
But I hope that day comes soon.