A Self Exhortation

Let my pen spark off
blasts of light
to illuminate the worlds
of dark and fright.
Let me never stand and speak
of dreams empty
let my pen and heart seek
the heart of reality.

Never bow down before
the proud and guilty
may your words louder  speak
than the dull and freak.
Be ready for blame and rejection,
recognition will follow
worry not for bullets or swords
sharp loud and hollow.

When nightmares will turn
into holy hopes
hold the torch of your soul
on thorny slopes.
One day the cuckoo notes
will sweeten life
one day angels will play
guitar to love's soft lyrics
miseries of life will vanish
end shall fear's gimmicks.

Be ready to work hard
to elevate life
be brave to create a
new sense of life.


Sabita Sahu