The Dos and Don’ts of Life

They say when the going gets tough,
The tough gets going;
But you have nowhere to go,
So there’s no risk in venturing.
They say it hurts,
When you fall from the top,
But you have reached the bottom,
How much more pain will another fall bring.

So let it flow,
Let it go away,
Lose everything you can,
Just let the pain stay.

They say don’t fall in love,
Love brings immense pain.
But you are carrying a shattered heart
How further can it be broken?
They say don’t trust anybody
All’s fake; you’ll be cheated.
But when you are empty, bankrupt,
What else can be stolen?

So let it flow, one more time
Let it fly away,
Lose everything you can,
Just let your soul stay.

Hymns for the Hurt

When you are lonely
And don’t have anybody beside you
You extend your arms upwards,
Towards the endless blue.

When you are depressed and down
And don’t have anybody to take you through
You start roaming around the town
In search of a friend so true.

Is it necessary to shout?
When you are sad.
Is it necessary to groan?
When you are hurt so bad.
Is it necessary to sing?
If you have a guitar.
Is it necessary to search for peace?
When your mind is on a war.

When you are driving all alone
Across the desert of withered feelings
You hate to see a mirage
An oasis of artificial greeneries.

When you are losing faith in God
And stop your arms from praying
When you are out of rhythm and verses
And don’t have a song to sing
When you have a long road to walk
And the sun is setting down
Please don’t take a pause
And don’t expect an early dawn.

Is it necessary to ask for a lantern?
When there is darkness everywhere.
Is it necessary to drink and smoke?
When you have no one to care.
Is it necessary to dive down from the top?
When you can’t move any further.
Is it necessary to search for peace?
When your mind is on a war.