Well I said to my heart —
Is this what you do?
When you suffer and ache
I too suffer with you
No excuses this time
Be as cold as a stone
When you light up that fire
You’re never burning alone
Keep your doors all closed
And your windows too
When you breathe in that air
I too suffer with you
Go find a distraction
How hard could it be?
The repercussions
You always share with me
Why don’t you understand
What isn’t good for you?
For a passing feeling
I too suffer with you
See the other side someday
It isn’t that bad
It isn’t that hideous
It isn’t that sad
So I said to my heart —
Is this what you do?
When you suffer and pain
I too suffer with you
Frank Solanki 