Each one of us has to deal with lemons
I choose positivity over devils and demons
I am a hard nut to crack
I struggle to bounce back
This attitude is an outcome of constant prayers
I, too had my share of unpleasant situations
Unknown territories, far away from home, posted to sensitive locations
Life wasn’t always a bed of roses due to separation
Out of communication weeks together, no show on family occasions
Lost touch with many friends in the absence of permanent addresses
Delt with egos, grievances, sudden outbursts of emotions,
As an Army wife, I could not shy away from social commitments
I believe as the going gets tough, the tough becomes rough
I, too, found my ways and means to move ahead; it was enough
My issues seemed petty when I looked around; there was pain and agony
Poverty, illness, deaths, broken homes, sufferings of many
My heart filled with gratitude towards the almighty
Lemons I got were far less, happiness, gifts in plenty
Enough was enough; no brooding and time to dwell
Nothing would have moved if I remained in a shell
God has always been so kind and always by my side
He blessed me with inner strength, self-pride
Come what may, I remain connected with the divine
I do charity visit orphanages, feel calm and kind
Do my Karma, help the person in need, declutter my mind
Lemons will keep dropping; squeeze them fine
That’s how I lift my spirits, and my soul shines.