You Poem by Subodini Menon

Have you ever enjoyed the day
warm and golden on your face,
ever strolled down the rugged path
at your own lazy pace?

Have you ever filled your lungs
with a large breath of air
or splashed around in a dirty pool
with no shame nor care?

Did you ever stop and smell
the lingering summer perfume
or marvel at the mystery
of a mother's swollen womb?

Would you sit with a mad man
and with him, laugh out loud
or speak out your mind,
proud in a crowd?

Hundreds of things
that you want to try
but wouldn't dare
because you are scared, are shy.

thousands of hopes,
and dreams to pursue.
Be brave, fight for them
and let them define you.