STORY gone WRONG!

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!