Solitude sometimes brings gloom. Sometimes solitude inspires too as we see things from a different perspective. At times when we are overwhelmed with gloom, nothing can cheer us, neither the luxurious clothes nor the bright stars. Though we all have friends and relatives to help us, we all have problems that we have to face alone in order to succeed, keeping faith in the Almighty -who is always there for support. Here, in this poem, budding poetess Gurleen Kaur delivers a message she manages to see through the life of a horse.

THE INNOCENCE OF HORSES CAN BE SEEN IN THEIR EYES. They are a magnificent creation of God. They have remained loyal friends of human beings since time immemorial. They lend us the wings we lack.  Also, they showed their bravery during the wars in the past. They stand irresistible like a king.

Assist yourself
Assist yourself and gallop
Throw jitters away, just swoop
When drained, don’t stop but trot
Remember, your reins are in the Master’s hands
His miraculous whip, makes you cross hurdles in all lands
Trust Him, don’t crave for others help
And assist yourself
New curve turns up
And the suffering swallowed up.
Ready for take-off?  Gallop!!

Assist yourself
On the broken roads firmly stand up
Way to destiny begins with falls, so don’t yowl
Hard work goes never in vain
Wait till you train
For life’s a trial you need to cope up

Done with the cross country?
Be glad, setting the way for others to follow up
Now, get shipping bandage tied for the next
Showing kindness and love, assist yourself.

Gurleen Kaur is a Punjab-based budding artist and writer, inter-twining her taste for painting and writing in a unique way.  She depicts common day life on her canvas with ease and writes essays to bring out the goodness in people.