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Confidence is the key
GOKULAM ENGLISH
|November 2016
Lakshmi was busy in conversation with her best friend Mini. Break had just got over and there was chit chat all around.
“Students, get back to your places!” said Srimati teacher as she entered the class. Lakshmi was a fifth-standard student. It was history period and her favourite subject as well. Once they had all settled down, her teacher started teaching them all about the Indian freedom movement. Lakshmi was intently listening to her teacher, when a circular arrived.
“So students, this year we will be conducting cultural programmes for Children’s Day. Those who are interested can give in their names for dancing, singing, acting and other programmes. The full list is up on the notice board. Give your names to the respective teachers in charge,” informed her teacher. There was lot of excitement and the children discussed their plans with each other.
Lakshmi thought to herself, “Yes, I can dance well, but can I do it up on the stage? How do I dance in front of so many students?”
Tring….Tring….it was the bell. Lakshmi came out of her thoughts as her best friend Mini came running to her, “Come on Lakshmi, let’s give our names for dancing.”
“Hmmm…yeah but let me think about it. I am not sure if I can perform on stage,” said Lakshmi.
This story is from the November 2016 edition of GOKULAM ENGLISH.
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