'Ziddi', 'pagal'

Stubborn, insane

Mad, maverick -

These titles adorn my mantle

Awarded by sane souls

Who I chanced upon

Journeying thru' my life

I read, I smile

And ask - why

Am I being honoured so?

Just because I chose 

To stand by

Regardless of scorch or shade

Colour or creed

For every cause 

That touched my soul

I dared to look

Into life's eye!