Vinayam

My mind beams with pride,
my heart leaps with joy.
I'm becoming the man
I was predicted to be.

I'm a trusted friend,
I'm a lovable mate.
I know I'm valued
for the good qualities in me.

I've been given many a gift
by the Lord Almighty.
I still count my blessings
for giving me both hardships and strength.

I'm bound to achieve more.
I'm bound to fly higher.
I'm bound to dream more and more.
I'm bound to make them real.

No matter what goals I achieve,
no matter what heights I reach,
no matter how famous I become,
no matter how much greatness I obtain

I want not vanity
but loads of Humility.
For I must do justice to my name,
and not be a tragic irony.

Who Am I?

I laid awake late at nights writing articles,
My mom said I was dying for money.
I cracked one sex joke after another,
My classmate labelled me a 'pervert'.
I didn't show interest in computer science,
My lecturer said I was vain.
I refused to move on after falling in love,
Some called me an emotional jerk.
I spoke excessively about my dreams,
Many said I was an impractical bloke.
Now, I express myself through these verses,
You call me a poet.
Oh come on!
I'm just a plain-speaking simpleton
Who has a lot of love and passion.