in the face of despair
and harsh realities
the weary souls have
stopped asking why
...
flickers of hope dimmed
for the long oppressed souls
fighting for their longest battle
empty stomachs longing to be free
...
i loved you once
deeply, like nobody can
and though it might not
have seen the light
...
i close my eyes
and see images
not as clear when
you are here
...
unexpected
like the sudden rush
of thoughts
into the tired mind
...
i looked at you and i can
only feel sadness
the pain kept beneath
your smile
...
i am in touch
with my pain
i guard it like
a precious gem
...
i carry my cross
like i was born
with it
i never complain
...
one day
we'd all be gone
t'is just a matter of
who goes first
...