No, I am not <br />Such a misnomer it is, <br />I felt… <br /> <br />Many think, <br />I take it as a compliment <br />No, I don't <br />I feel burdened <br /> <br />Always thought it, <br />Puts my hard work to naught, <br />Had to work bloody hard, <br />With my head, hand and heart <br />To reach where I am… <br /> <br />Some say <br />I am 'naturally' good <br />But for me, <br />Nothing came easy or 'naturally' <br />Let it be the words, manners or the world <br /> <br />Cheerfulness is never cheap, <br />If you turn the pages of my book, <br />You will know that, <br />I wasn't born with a silver spoon <br />Or a golden fork for that matter… <br />It was all cultivated, <br />Over the years, <br />Through sheer hard work! ! !<br /><br />Vinaya Joseph<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/being-gifted/
