'Lottery'.

By Rahul Marskole

I said to myself. Today is the day and I am the man. 

I will show the world, who truly I am. 

I have donated all my belongings.

A coin box, 3-stringed guitar.

A half eaten burger, a food coupon.

An oversized green smelly coat.

A beautiful rat and a cowboy hat. 

I fear no tomorrow. I feel no hunger. 

Nor do I feel any cold. 

My street days are over.

It is time to live large. 

What should I do first? Shall I go buy a car.

Or a luxurious mansion in Narmadapuram.

(A city). Expensive clothes, a diamond watch. 

Or a dinner in a 5-star. 

Anyway, it's time to live large. 

I went to the nearby showroom.

It was clean & full of lights.

And smelled like perfumes.

They all looked at me with smiles. 

One said - Good Morning,

but we don't need cleaners. 

I am not a cleaner - I replied. 

Clearly - said another.

They all laughed. 

I was bit confused. 

Suddenly Manager said - We are not hiring either. 

I am not looking... 

Manager declared - You should go before we call the security. And stood firmly before me. 

Another asked - What are you here for? 

A car - I answered. 

How are you going to pay? 

Recently I won a lottery - I replied. 

They all sang in unison. 

"Welcome To The Store". 

By Rahul Marskole