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THE QUEUE
by
JACOB JOHN

I stood with throbbing heart in gloom,
I was the last with so many in front.
Envy I felt, to those who were lucky,
Unfortunate was I, the last and unlucky.

Some came and behind me, they positioned,
Which gave me relief and reduced my grief.
Time ticked and ticked like a snail.
The miles and journey ahead, made me pale.

Slowly but determined I marched forward
Turning back, the sight behind, it gave relief.
For positioned behind me was a platoon;
Anxious faces, gloomy faces, impatient ones.

The sight of those lined in front adds grief,
The sight of those in rear gives relief.
Slowly but rhythmically, time it ticked;
Now I’m the first with none in my front.

The gloom in my heart is there no more;
Relief and joy substituted, next it’s my chance.
But on the counter a new sign smiles
It mocks on my face, ‘No Vacancy”.

--Submitted by JJ KARIMPENNOOR on 2012-08-27.

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