Ekla Chalo Re – Rabindranath Tagore

If no one answers your call,

then walk alone.

Walk alone, walk alone,

walk alone.

If no one speaks to you,

if everyone turns away,

if fear leaves them silent,

then open your heart

and speak your truth,

even if you must speak alone.

If everyone turns back,

if no one will accompany you

along the dark and difficult road,

then tread upon its thorns,

even with bloodied feet,

and continue walking alone.

If no one holds a light for you,

if, on a stormy night,

everyone closes their doors,

then kindle a flame

within your own heart.

Let it burn brightly,

even if you must shine alone.