Yes , I am strong-hearted but not stone-hearted,
Yes , I cry but I don’t show my pain;
Yes , I face sleepless nights too,
But that does not give me a reason not to wake up again.

I won’t say YOU made me stronger , my smile did ,
You...You are just the reason behind my smile.
I won’t say YOU are the only reason for me to live...
But, the cupidity for your love makes it harder to leave.

And in front of that lifeless but breathing photograph,
I speak my words,
And then I speak to you...
I got someone whom I lost way before,
...I got someone back in you.

And that pillow soaks my tears every night,
And I know you shoulders will do the same.
And that mirror sees my bruises and scars,
I know I can show it to you too without any shame...

Sorry , I can’t let you own my heart,
I don’t want you to stretch my life to your desired length...
Yes, I love you and I hate you too!
Because you’re my only weakness and strength.

Yes, I could have made it alone...
Until I got someone like you.
No hatred , but I trust so few;
And yes, I could have made it alone...
But now , I don’t want to envisage it without you.


© Raj Ratanmala