It was just around the corner,
I stretched my hands to catch it,
I felt the soft tenderness across my fingers,
Yet, when I tried cajoling it, there was emptiness.
As I stood on my toes,
I could see it with a sly smile spread across its face,
Like the Cheshire cat,
Inviting me to hold it.
The faster I ran,
It further increased its speed,
As I perceived it to be near,
The farther it actually was.
As hours became days,
And days became months,
Wishes turned to dreams,
Waiting for them to manifest into reality.
One fine day, there was a knock,
And a beautiful package was delivered,
As I felt the warmth in my hands,
I realized that it shall come to you when it is prepared,
Destiny cannot be chased; it always reaches out to you!!
