I Don’t Know To Speak! Poem by ANANDA GOPAN

I am asked to do a seminar
(to speak to the class)

I couldn't say.
It had been too tough
My tongue wouldn't work.
I just stand near the front bench,
staring at every one-
in front of me.
Everyone waited.

When the silence went so long,
The boys in the front row
Started making huge rows
The folks started whispering so loudly..! ! !

I stayed there
without noting in mind-
to say.
I stood still
without responding to all the fuss.
Too childish.

Then,
What i did was,
I made
My way back
to my place
with the word
'I Will Never Ever Do A Seminar Again'