Doors

Nia sat alone in her room.
With curtains drawn, shrouded in gloom.
Her mother slowly knocked at the door.
Then, entered it to find her sitting on the floor.
On seeing her mother, Nia started crying,
“Why, mom? Why? After all this trying?”
Tears ran down her big brown eyes.
As her mother sat near her and sighed.
Holding Nia’s hand, she gently spoke,
“When one door closes, another will open.”
“Really?!” Nia screamed incredulously.
“Why was this door open if it wasn’t meant for me?
And if the next one is indeed the one, what’s that guarantee?
It’s just hopeless!!” She tearfully said continuously.
“Nia,” said her mother, “Listen to me carefully.
Each door that opens has behind it a sea of possibilities,
And every door that closes leaves us with some learnings.
When a new door opens, those turn into experiences,
Which are guiding stars as we navigate unknown oceans.
Add hard work and determination, and you’ll reach your destination.
All you need to do is reassess your priorities and abilities,
And seek to improve in the areas that need it.
So, let’s see what you could do better for this examination,
And let’s also keep our minds open to other career options.”
Having said that, she drew open the heavy curtains.
As sunshine entered the room and brightened everything,
Nia wiped her face and got up from the cold floor.
She felt ready for whatever lay beyond the next open door.