Believe me

By Mohini Paswan, Himjyoti
I’m a child
Like a stench
Lying on the road
Aware of a chance,
Have to be away
From the carefree reeds
Have to meet
My immediate needs.
I’m not aware of anything,
Please believe me.
Why don’t you see my heart?
What it says
I’ve really become disheartened when
It’s time to face
Problems all around me,
Please believe me!
I have lost my courage,
Filled with tears,
I’m depressed
With lots of fears.
No one can know my feelings,
Oh! God, I’m appealing
Give me courage to face and score
Or, let me say, ‘I’m no more.
Believe me.