This poem is very close to my heart because this poem saved me from getting poor marks in my SA-1 and also because this is my first poem I have ever written in Hindi (that also in 5 minutes :') ) *************************** Highest achievement: Was a part of longlist in the competition #YourStoryIndia (top 10 poems) #876 in poetry (on 24/06/2016) #383 in Poetry (on 25/06/2016)

Lily was an accident. That’s what Mom and Dad said, when they broke the news to me and the brothers over second-time-around meatloaf and corn on the cob. An accident, as if they were apologizing for puncturing holes in the inflatable pool with the lawnmower...