Yes, I've Learnt to Say NO

When the going is rough,

The situations are tough,

And reason says enough,

I say, NO

I’ll never give up!

When I see a child without a school bag

All wrapped up in a rag

And growing up with a tag

That education is meant for a privileged few

I say, NO

This can’t be true

The child has a right

Just as you and me

To have the best in life!

When I see a woman

Being deprived of her rights

Beaten black and blue

By the ridiculous norms

I say, NO

I’ll never be one of them

As I prefer having my share of fights

But will never give up in fright!

When I see people

Running after materialistic gains

Forgetting to enjoy life

While bartering their gains for pains

I say, NO

To this mad marathon

As life to me is too true

And beautiful

To be spent in counting pennies earned!

Yes, I’ve learnt to say NO

The harder way

But then

It’s one of the best things

I’ve learnt so far!