Blatant facade of passion

a poem by Samrajni Ganguly

When the way gets the toughest,
Let me confront adversity with ease,
Show me a reason to pave my way through-
Before my pounding heart does cease…

When the night gets the darkest-
Show me the light I need,
Don’t let this darkness shroud my mind,
Oh Lord! I despondently plead…

When the hill gets the steepest,
Let me rise above it all,
Whatever be the cost for it,
Take me to the top before I fall…

When the tide seems the highest,
Let me swim it through,
Let me sink to the depth of it…
Or let me wither the way I grew.

When the sea seems the deepest,
Keep me afloat I pray;-
Let me live my life before I die.
Whatever may come on my way…

When my heart feels the lowest,
Give me the courage to smile-
Being gay in sorrow is tough I know,
But let me endure this just for a while…