Stuck

 Stuck in a cubicle, between worksheets, 

He dies every day; his heart bleeds. 

The mind is weary, body tired, 

Deadlines to be met, burying desires. 

Must go on for the sake of the pay cheque 

The bank balance is a reality check.

One day, it dawns on him 

"It is not working out!"

His heart says in a silent scream 

Paper and pen, scribbles in vain, 

At last, he smiles at the break of dawn, 

Like a phoenix, a poet is born.

~ SURANYA