My Life

before I was born, I was in my mother’s dream

As a child in a diaper in Yangon University.

May I say my life started in Yangon University?

I played beside my mother

Who was feeding milk to my brother in the library.

May I say I was brought up in the University?

I visited Mawlamyine University

As a second standard student

And left for my home town, Yangon

As a first year honours student.

May I say I grew up in a University?

During my holidays

I had lunch in my mother’s department

And read books in Mawlamyine University library.

May I say the library moulded me

Into a book lover?

I admires and envied University teachers and students

I never missed any variety concert

Held by the Arts Association.

I played tennis breathing fresh air.

I played on the Chancellor Road in the rain.

I rode the bicycle with my friends.

I determined to spend my life

As a University teacher like my mother.

May I say experience determined my life’s career.

I returned back with expectations

I dreamed of seeking knowledge in Yangon University.

But poor health dragged me away from it.

My dream was drowned in tears and pain.

I didn’t give up,

And was rewarded for my determination.

May I say I had to join YU through pain and tears?

I go to Yangon University and return home.

Paying homage to the Shwedagon Pagoda on my way.

I go to the library listening to the cuckoos.

I study my lessons,

Trying to acquire knowledge for my life.

I am content with my life now.

To my mother University ,

May I request you

To accept me as your own daughter,

To fill me with knowledge for my students

And to let me rest in your warm bosom.