Let me not be a prisoner of my thoughts,
seeking permission for my every act,
or be in hostage of my mind
to doubt every turn I take in my life

Rather, let me take the plunge,
worry free of losses or wins,
and whatever I receive at the end,
and no matter what my fate beckons,
let me be courageous enough
to accept it with a smile
without repentance, grudge or any shade of rile

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