MY ORDEAL IN THE DESERT

Since the time when I was a student,

I had made a decision very confident.

That atleast once in my life, I would have a look,

At the Pyramids of Egypt, by hook or crook.

I got a golden chance, to have a glance.

But in order to reach the Pyramids,

I had to cover the desert, all on my legs.

The sun was scorching, but I kept on walking.

It appeared as if the desert was endless,

I went in all directions and landed up in total mess.

One step was looking as one mile,

I could not even find the river Nile.

I had no ray of hope,

And there was no choice other than to cope.

I was totally exhausted and tired,

Hot blows of wind were pushing me hard.

I had run out of water and food,

Ah! This had spoiled my mood.

At many instances I saw water on the land,

But they were mirages, which I couldn’t understand.

I ran in the direction of the voice of the bird,

And was delighted to find a Pyramid!

I was surprised as well as elated,

That all my dreams and wishes were completed!!!

Moondhra