It's Ok To Cry

By Rajul Chordia

The two flip sides of a coin, that don't see each other, Opposing ends, but always together. The two sides of an individual are as such, One is for others, while the other for self to judge.

What people see is the bright and intellect, The smart and funny, the cool but clumsy - it's what I elect, Barely do they see the sad and needy, 'Cause I've always been taught to hide my vulnerability.

"Show of strength, hide your weakness", so I have been told, Fraility and tears are not for the bold. And as I grew listening to just this, All of me made me believe in this.

But I'm the one who emotes easily, Who laughs in bliss, but also cries easily. I cry in anger, I cry in sadness, I cry in fear, and even in happiness! But am I allowed to cry before all?

Because on me the eyes of judgement would fall!

And so I have this strong exterior, In front of all I smile like a warrior. But deep within I might be shattering, But that's just for the close and endearing. To pour my heart out to that person, And not to have hold myself back for any reason.

And so to you I show my vulnerability It's only you who could reason every possibility. To prove me wrong if you believe, To stand by my side in every deceit. With you by my side I feel stronger, despite the tears, It's with you that I openly cry about my fears.

By Rajul Chordia