System Failure

He studied and failed, But this didn't let him down. He gathered all his strength, Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, And gave the warmth of his soul To his dreams once again, wholeheartedly. With full enthusiasm, Fully prepared this time, Very hopeful! But he failed again. Oh! wait. This time, not due to His being half prepared, Not due to his lack of effort, Not due to a difficult question paper, But because of the system.. System! Yes, The System! This time, the paper was leaked, Like in so many government job examinations. And once again, dreams were left unanswered. But who will bear the pain? The pain of one more failure. The pain of the parents Who were waiting for the result with folded hands. For whom this was the last hope. System! Does it ever take this into consideration? Does it ever count The dreams it shatters, The years it steals, Or the hope it leaves behind?