THE UGLY DUCKLING
Tears of joy-
Happiness after pain-
With smiles around-
Finally the wait ends-
Alas! an Ugly duckling is born!
"Let others' judge you-
By the beauty of your heart.
Let all embrace you-
For your actions.
Never ever be discouraged."
The ugly duckling learns
The duck comforts her son-
The swan guards him from adversity-
Together they cuddle.
The swarm mocks at him-
Lonely indeed it is!
The ugly duckling grows.
Beliefs proven wrong-
Judged by appearance-
Distinguished on color-
Hurt by the flock-
Expressions gradually disappear.
The ugly duckling stumbles.
Flickering faith in his learning-
Trust in people-
Ignoring all jeers-
Accepting bitter facts-
Laughing at own misfortune-
The ugly duckling matures.
Pained at heart-
Smile on face-
Fear of rejection-
Concealing opinions-
Dodging the ridicule-
The ugly duckling survives.
Sharing was his strength.
Silence became his asset.
Solitude became his friend.
Ignorance was his aid.
Reality differed from the story-
The Swan always remained Ugly!
