Light And Shadow Poem by Ruta Mohapatra

I don't consciously celebrate pain
No, never
What's the use?
I talk myself out of it
Whenever I feel the need for it

When light falls on you
It creates your shadow
Want to be in the light
Learn to live with the shadow
As simple as that!

I will still sing of the light
I will still bear the shadow
But bear it solemnly
Without showing it
Without rancor

What is the use of talking about pain?
It may lessen your burden
But it will sadden the listener
It will kill their positivity
It will kill their desire to live

Let others have their own shadow
They will be able to bear it
Do not add your shadow to their burden
Celebrate light!
Celebrate living!