Freedom Of Speech Poem by Kashmeera Sambamurthy

Words! Do they possess power?
Voice! Does it challenge the masses?
Speech! Does it motivate the audience?
Name! Is that the criteria for fame?

Whenever you doubt,
Recall 'Lajja'!
Merge into its lessons.

Whenever you fear,
Recall 'Meyebela'!
Gather courage from its depiction.

Whenever you falter,
Recall 'Mrinal ki Chitti'!
Absorb confidence from her voice.

Whenever you lose temper,
Remember 'Taslima Nasreen'!
Cool down by admiring her daring nature.

When this wisdom is profoundly remembered,
How much would it cost to live a life without fear?