Hold Me If You Can

I know death stalks every moment

life cheats me, but I have

my ways to live on

without blackening my heart.

To please others I cried alone

wiped others' tears despite my own

smiled at everyone knowing well

how they mock my smiles 

so what if they are stuck in time

with paralyzed nerves.

I give light like the Sun

give breath like the air

do I wait for permission to give,

I give because I have to keep

my senses on line

I don't wait or need recompense

my being and sense of existence

all that I have for myself

and for you.

I own the earth, air and light

I have the  lease till death.

I am proud as I own you

and will leave this earth

to the other world , you in me.

Sabita Sahu