Harshib doesn’t need air but only foot ball to breathe
\nBut alas his physique and intentions don’t match
\nHis team has christened him as ‘the stick’
\nAnd everyday, he comes home badly bruised, mauled and fouled
\nThat night as he wiped silent tears and went to sleep
\nHe saw a vision in his dreams
\nA kind goddess bestowed magical powers upon his football
\nHe woke up that day, all excited and eager
\nTo find out if it was really a vision or a waking dream
\nHe waltzed his way into the football field
\nAt the end of practice, a triumphant Harshib walked out
\nGloating at the star players of him team
\nLying injured, their pride hurt more than their bodies
\nThis happened every day; Harshib scored goal after goal
\nHe was unstoppable until his captain detected foul play
\nAnd changed his ball for another; the little hero froze
\nHe was called out but a little voice spoke in his ears
\n“The power lies within you; unlock!
\nA sharp breeze blew, he saw his magical football dancing in the air
\nEmpowering him, encouraging him, ” You go mate!”
\nHarshib closed his eyes and gave it all he had
\n“Goal! And what a goal, Ronaldo will be proud!
\nScreamed their coach, his team mates patted his back
\nHarshib found his eyes watering, he realised
\nThe power lies in you, you just have to have faith
\nWork hard and then the magic begins…!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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