Happiness Poem by SRIRANJI ARATISANKAR

Only one post,
Applications sought for
From the eligible candidates
Thousands applicants for a job;

I too applied;
Groping in the dark..
After the test and interview
Finally found my name enlisted
the 2nd position in the panel.

Realised down and out
Couldn't get the job.
Despondency eaten me up...

Nothing more surprising to me,
After a few days, what a marvel!
Got the appointment letter
from my employer.

Later learnt the applicant
who secured 1st position
died of a bus accident.