You start dying slowly

You start dying slowly
If you do not travel
If you do not read
If you do not listen to the sounds of life
If you do not appreciate yourself.

You start dying slowly
When you kill your self-esteem
When you do not let others help you.

You start dying slowly
If you do not change your routine,
If you do not wear different colours
If you do not speak to those you don’t know.

You start dying slowly
If you avoid to feel passion
And their turbulent emotions
Those which make your eyes glisten
And your heart beat fast.

You start dying slowly
If you do not change your life when you are not satisfied with your job, or with your love
If you do not go after a dream
If you do not allow yourself
At least once in your lifetime
To run away from sensible advice.