Attitude... Poem by Dr. Baishali Bhaumik Mitra

Give me a handful of freedom
so that I can be the delight of life.
Give me a handful of happiness
so that I can be grateful to nature.
Give me a handful of passion
so that I can have a purpose in life.

Give me just one hearty laughter
so that I can conquer the humankind.
Give me at least one song to be called as mine
so that I can restore a moment to be cherished.

Give me a handful of admiration
so that I can walk holding my head held high.
Give me a handful of faith
so that I can love you all over again.
Give me a handful of everything
so that I can have the abundance
to be myself!

And then,
I look into the mirror and
see a pair of eyes,
a bit apprehensive
yet bold and steady;
I straighten my shoulder,
tilt my chin, and
hold my breath
to confront and accept
each and every layer
of truth and life.
At that juncture,
I know; even if you don't give me anything
I will accumulate it myself, anyways!
I will live life with fervor, anyways!
I will be myself, anyways!