Where Is He? Poem by Nosheen Irfan

His face is missing from TV screens
His voice doesn't boom on YouTube
Where is he? People ask but get no answer
What's his fault? Speaking, they said.
Speaking what? Speaking the truth.
Speaking against those who control,
Who abuse power, who misuse authority
The result?
He has been missing for months
No one knows where he is kept
Or whether he is alive or dead
Can the State kill you?
Because you are popular and your voice reaches millions
I hope the answer is 'No'.