Frustration is my worst enemy,
when I think it can kill me now anytime,
I attack it before it attacks me,
I have a deadly weapon,
I lay on my bed
and I start dreaming.
Sometimes I become a famous cricketer,
an all rounder who scores a century in his very first match
and captures five wickets as well,
and my team wins the match due to my outstanding performance.
Then I become a famous singer,
my very first song brings Oscar Award for me,
and I see beautiful babes,
rushing to me for taking my autograph.
After that I become a great leader,
like Nelson Mandela I pass my life,
mostly in the jails but at last
I win independence for my nation.
In the end I become a handsome youth,
who crosses many obstacles,
but all is well that ends well,
and at last I win love of my beloved.
The first three dreams are changed every day,
but my fourth dream never changes,
however, it's interrupted by a jealous and hysterical woman.
"Getup Old Man! Your breakfast is ready."
After taking my breakfast I come on my desk,
I recollect my dreams and select the best one,
I write a poem and start day dreaming,
I see myself as a great poet!
You tell that woman who woke you up that you are indeed a great poet and that you have every right to dream be it night or day and imagine a lot....congratulations Akhtar... poets like you only can write this kind of amazingly amusing poems...thank you
Visualization is a powerful weapon to fight against frustration! Visualize not how you are but how you should be! Really enjoyed this poem.... your naughty and mischievous spirit is well reflected here.....! Of course you are a great poet... I always feel that poems are at your finger tip!
This this poem is an eternal joy to read. You have given life to dream through this wonderful poem. We all do the same things in our lives, we all want to do something great so that at least we are remembered if not for ever at least for a decade or the next generation. The best way to take out our hidden wishes.10+++
Wonderfully written! Frustration is truly a killer! Hats off! Akhtar Sahab, you are great!
As in one James Bond movie: You only live twice, one for yourself and one for your dreams. Keep dreaming.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Through dreams, we can lead multiple lives. Through your poetry, I get to experience yet another.