Many!

One came as though its his place,
Another girl hesitated, but came.
The third one stood before the mike
And forgot everything, stood blank.

It went on and on as those
Lovely children fancied much
In being someone else and chose
People, their parents liked much.

The Bharathis, The Shivajis,
The brave Jhansi Ranis And
The trees and that odd plastic piece
Came to stage, making it grand.

The krishnas, Prahlad and Kannappa
Came too with set pieces with them.
Some prayed and danced, bringing an awe
From us and not one child was dim.

Below them were the anxious
Parents who toiled so hard,
Hoping and praying that the best
Should be theirs, but were quick to laud

Any kid that did good on stage,
Though at times a trace of envy
Came and left like the third page
In newspapers, and looked happy.

Perhaps its good to see that many
Eminent personalities on the stage.
What we aren't, we wish like just any
Others and simulate at some stage.

 

Actually, the parents were more anxious about how their kids will perform and the children themselves were connected to the event later on, cheering any and everyone who was at the stage. It was so good to see, Vaidehi. Thanks for your like and feedback. -rgs

 

Hmmm... At least in that event it is not so. But you are right on the examination / education aspects and concerns for parents.
I liked the kids clapping other kids on stage. Thanks again. -rgs

 

Well, we love to. Yes. And there was not a single negative shade that day, Suryakala Madam.
Was so happy to see a bunch of Bharathis, Avvais, Krishnas, Abdul Kalams and Many trees that day. -rgs

 

Thanks Caide for your like and feedback. Happy to receive your feedback again. -rgs