Stranger In Disguise Poem by Wardah Arshad

I remember how you use to tell me,
With pride in your eyes,
The day I was born
The happiness you couldn't hide

I remember how you held me
And kissed me goodnight
Sang Your senseless lullaby
That always made me smile

I remember how you'd wipe the tears from my eyes
Said this is just the beginning
That I should be brave for more coming in life

I remember how you'd be my strength
Make me smile
and to no problem give in

I remember how you'd call me your princess
And never let me down
Give me all the comfort I needed
Make me wear an invisible crown

I remember how you were my best friend
And always make me laugh
I claimed you even a mother to me
Because I loved you so much more than that

I remember how you'd shower me with love
Make me feel
Like an angel from above

I remember how you once teared up
When I held onto you not letting go
You reminded me you'll be back
That in your heart ill forever live

I remember how I hurt you so
But never my apology and regret
Did I let you know

I remember how you held my hand
Through the times I lay
Unable to be my best

I remember how you gradually changed
Became the person
I didn't dare to face

I remember those sleepless nights
When I heard you scream
And saw you lose your mind

I remember how I started being frightened by you
Unable to go close
Scared of what you might do

I remember the look in your eyes
No longer was there love
But a distant evil lie

I remember how you stopped bothering about me
Didn't even see
when you looked at me

I remember how much I cried
Wishing that time I should've died
So I wouldn't see the person
That inside you lies

I remember how shattered and broken I became
When I said goodbye
and for the last time whispered your name

I remember crying
For the person who changed
And died with the memories that was made

I remember welcoming with fear and regret
The stranger in disguise
Of the dad he'll never be.