A Voice Not Frail Enough

By Siddharth Surana

''Lower your voice'' ; ''Put limit to your dreams'' Her head full of thousands of silent and muted screams. ''Mind your language'' ; ''Control your emotions'' Feeding blood and tears to her minute ocean. ''Put less make up when you move out '' ''And keep a check on your bra strap'' they used to shout. ''Stay away from crowded places ; try avoiding to be alone'' How can she find the loved ones in this world full of unknown? Her world was restricted to four walls, ''With whom you were so busy on those long phone calls?'' Her sky also had a limit, But the only one with whom she talked was her own spirit. ''Hey don't let this world wobble the bridge of your own trust, Few people would lift you some would push with thrust", A voice said; quivering and very faint, "This universe is full of uncoloured and people layered with paint.''

''Treat yourself gently and shout back at this world harsh, And it doesn't even matter if you're attending the late night parties in the month of March.'' ''You don't need someone to prove yourself right or wrong, It's enough if your heart is made up of emotions which are strong'' ''This voice is soon going to be frail But it was the reminder that the world laughs when you wail.'' ''Let the air rush from your throat And let your heart speak from the tongue , Show this society that you're as hard as diamond And not just a squeezable sponge.''

By Siddharth Surana