What does it take to be a journalist?
You know, it will be always hard as it is
I understand that some of you might be asking
How did I become one and what am I doing?
They've said, I should focus academically
Stop continuing nonsense things thoroughly
But would you believe me?
---if I tell you that this is my way of being free?
Writing stories, poems, news and articles automatically runs on my mind
As I accept the power of the pen and make some bond
My hands never gets tired
For it took my wings out and so I flied
But it will never be easy
This is not 'what' runs within our family
Saying I should take my studies seriously
I'm consistently aiming for high grades , aren't they happy?
Isn't it enough to let me go where I belong?
I've done my part for so long
I just can't give up my passion
I wanna help our nation
I wanna spread authentic news like wildfires
Tell my opinions without being biased
Inform people what's happening
Tell the story from the beginning
I want to use my voice for telling the truth
Not for some kind of story telling
I want to use my hands for writing articles
Does it ring a bell?
I don't want my dreams to be controlled
However, I'm just following what they told
I wanna destroy the chains around me
Just wanna know what's the real meaning of 'happy'
I'm already inlove with journalism for four years and counting
From being a copyreader to editorial writer then to newswriter
Attending trainings;
Saying sorry to my family for sneaking
Joining trainings without them
Got afraid, everytime they're asking
I feel bad for lying
But I don't want to stop this thing
I may not be good as them
I may not be the best to make a name
But I'll still keep on going
I'll not be Ronna for nothing
It's already part of who I am
Even though, this might not be who I'll become
Atleast, I still reminiscence some memories
That the 'little Ronna' got a very wonderful journey
