i was climbing the steps of life

i stopped for a while

tired I sat there

and looked back,

i could see my childhood;

when I was born

doctor tapped on my back

i was learning to cry

when I was in lap

ma was singing lori

i was learning to listen

when I gesticulate

mamma was figuring out

i was learning to speak

when I was standing

parents were holding my hands

i was learning to walk

when I was in school

teacher was teaching

i was learning to read

when I was in restaurant

waiter was serving us

i was learning manners

when I was freaking out

friends were happy with me

i was learning to enjoy

when I was in disco

stranger asked me to dance

i was learning to refuse

when I was dreaming

mosquito bite woke me up

i was learning the truth

when I was on stage

audience was giving applause

i was learning to act

when I was drinking

dad was scolding me

i was learning to be strong

when I was in grief

problems were surrounding me

i was learning to be alone

than I turned back

looked in front again

up there god stood

teared eyes asked him

if I could learn real love

he smiled,

he blessed me;

I am Learning To Live.......

- written by Chintamani Khetawat