What It Takes

For what it takes

Is just to be fearless

Unbothered by the flames

And the strength to cherish ashes

Mornings where curtains do open 

Nights where walks do happen 

For what it takes 

Is just to be present 

Unbothered by what is 

And the strength to cherish whatever it is 

Choices that claim 

Choices so uncertain 

For what it takes

Is just to own 

Abashed and afraid 

While hopeful and never refrained 

Mornings that feel new 

Nights to turn pages a few 

For what it takes 

Is just to feel 

Content or remorse 

Plenty of in betweens 

Thorough and through. 

© Kashish Saxena