Saurabh Datta

11 October 2023

Keeping the Faith

There once lived a girl,

With a heart as pure as a pearl.

She was kind, sweet, beautiful and witty,

And the most adventurous one in the city.

One day an opportunity knocked her door,

A chance to hunt treasure ashore.

A voyage was being planned,

A journey to the faraway clouds land.

She was excited and started her preparations,

Finally an opportunity that met her expectations.

The idea of sailing gave her adrenaline rush,

Imagining the boat moving along the river's gush.

Just a week before the departure day,

An announcement came her way.

Only welcome aboard were sailors with experience,

And the rule said there was no lenience.

She felt as if she was struck by thunder,

Her wonderful chance was snatched she did wonder.

But she kept her cool,

Knowing that reaction is only play of the fool.

She kept on looking for more adventures,

Kept applying and had a lot of ventures.

A month later, there was a function in her family,

Her help was required which she provided readily.

If she would have gone, she thought,

Her family would not have received her help as much as they got.

God works in his own mysterious ways,

Sometimes it's only a matter of days.

Soon she received an opportunity as wonderful,

All throughout she had kept her faith staying cheerful.

When things may seem unclear,

Trust him, God knows what's best for you here.