## No, जाओ नहीं बताता #Poetry ना…. कहना ज़रूरी है मेरी ना कहने की ताक़त ख़त्म होती जा रही है ख़ून में यूँ धीरे धीरे बेस्वाद हाँ की मिलावट किसी दिन छुड़ा के सारे हाथ दौड़ने का मन है कोई पूछेगा कहां जा रहे हो, तो कहूंगा जाओ नहीं बताता ![[Pub-STPainting-No.webp|400]] ###### Expl.ai.ner Note >The power to say “No” is slipping away, fading like a whisper in the wind. A stale, flavorless “Yes” seeps into my veins, diluting my resolve. But one day, I’ll let go—of every hand that holds me back, of every weight I didn’t choose. And if someone dares to ask, “Where are you going?” I’ll look them in the eye and say, “No, you don’t get to know.”   This poem speaks to the silent erosion of personal will under the weight of conformity and societal expectations. The poet paints a vivid image of a “tasteless Yes” seeping into the bloodstream, symbolizing the slow loss of the ability to assert oneself. This “Yes” isn’t born from agreement but from a weary submission to external pressures. The desire to break free—depicted as running away from the grasp of many hands—reflects the universal longing for freedom and self-expression. The poet doesn’t just want to escape but wants to reclaim the power of saying “No.” The abrupt response of “I’m not telling you” is a defiant assertion of boundaries, a moment of reclaiming agency. Ultimately, the poem is a call to recognize the importance of refusal, of stepping away from forced agreements, and embracing individuality. It challenges the reader to confront the “Yes” they have been conditioned to say and to find the courage to resist. 2013-01-20 %% A Stale, Bitter ‘Yes’ is dissolved in my blood stream In this cold haze, i am not alone We can see a lot of other faces in this trap I wanna break free Wanna say No… a Big No ! %%