Sometimes when It is Hard

by Smruti Patil

[box]When a person puts hardships behind and smiles and embraces life with its challenges for the sake of his or her loved ones, the person becomes a flame of inspiration, says Smruti Patil, through a poem.[/box] Sometimes you feel like breaking down,
But you try hard to stop those tears from falling,
Because you know,
There are others around you who need your strength.

Sometimes you feel like shouting your heart out,
But you try hard to control your outpouring,
Because you know,
Behind you are those who need your support.

Sometimes you feel like breaking that heavy chain of duties,
But you try hard to give your best like always,
Because you know,
You have to be the leader of the gang.

Sometimes you feel like confessing your love
But you try hard to hide your feelings,
Because you know,
She is your best friend’s beloved.

Sometimes you feel like running away from the mad crowd,
But you try hard to face the mob,
Because you know,
You have to fulfill your dear ones’ precious dreams.

Sometimes you feel like staying aloof,
But you try hard to mingle with the group,
Because you know,
Your people expect you to be around.

Sometimes you feel like abandoning it all,
But you don’t give up,
Because you know,
You are happy when those with you are happy.

Each time you decide to hold on for a while,
You strive hard, and smile and embrace life,
And because you do so,
You become a flame of inspiration, glowing bright!

Smruti Patil works as an Integration Consultant and lives in California, U.S.

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