Survival Skills Poem by Nalini Jyotsana Chaturvedi

No one will ever understand you
if they can, they would rather hurt you
so do not give too much credence
to any love, it makes no sense.

just take care of few, as your duty
but still keep a part of you, untouched
uncontaminated free of false security.

the very core that makes you unique
if you want to preserve
let it not be exposed to critique
no one should have an access to your core
that should be your place, a secret cove

no father mother husband or wife
brother or sister, can get your strife
no friends can always be by your side
and rest of the world is as it is wild

so don't be afraid to be alone,
your life on Earth is on loan
and once your debts get fully paid
just be ready to be gone.