There couldn’t have been a worst Independence day than this. Every year I would have waited eagerly for this day, but this Independence day had been a nightmare. Frankly speaking, this could have easily been my last wish "Not being selected for Flying Officer's rank". Early hours of that day when PM was addressing the whole nation, I was addressing myself to give my best shot on the final day of SSB @ Airforce selection board-Mysore. Always considered
The day began with a grooming session, which was supposed to be the last hope for do/die. A panel of AF officers of all possible ranks had final glance at all cadets individually and decided whether the cadet deserves to wear the mighty blue uniform. Since, I did well on all the past 4days of SSB was xpecting for a gud outcome. My last day @grooming completed within 2long minutes. Thought to myself ”Am I only the xception?” But later came to know that a same sort of fun was made with others too. Soon after the lunch, the results were announced[around 2pm]. 7 out of 79 were calledup[frankly, its 7 out of 3000 odd from the day of EKT]. My name was surely missing. I realized the same when all the 7numbers were repeated appx 7times.
I CHASED MY DREAM AGAIN,
BUT, WAS THRASHED FOR NO GAIN.
NOW I SCARE TO DREAM THE SAME AGAIN
AS ALL FURTHER ATTEMPTS TOO MIGHT GO IN VAIN
