Alone

If they answer not to your call walk alone

If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,O thou unlucky one,open your mind and speak out alone.

If they turn away, and desert you when crossing the wilderness,O thou unlucky one,trample the thorns under thy tread,and along the blood-lined track travel alone.

If they shut doors and do not hold up the light when the night is troubled with storm,O thou unlucky one, with the thunder flame of pain ignite your own heart,and let it burn alone.

– Tagore !