Strength

An evening walk on the crowded road

Gives me a glimpse of 'how lonely I am!

While watching others in pairs or groups

I feel, am I the only lonely one?

Those who held hands during crossing the road

Gives me a sense of protection and care

Puts a smile on my face, also brings little fear

Still; I search myself for someone over there

For gentle compassion,

Both my hands fold with each other

Tell me, 'not to worry,

We both are always there'

Laughter my face and so my soul.

How foolish is my mind, my heart speaks gently inside the core

'Why you need?' is the all-time question that arises within

Can't you be the strength of your own being?

Lovely are these words, that brings the warmth of affection

There lies my strength in the words and conversation

Every night, that healing touch in dreams

Gives me the strength to build strength within

Those exchange of words in silence

Gives assurance, brings the peace

Takes me into the depth of myself

Tells me always, 'Be the strength of yourself.'