Shuaib Saifi

Would there were someone who truly loved me,
To ask in my darkest hours how I fare;
Who partook in the depths of my grief and glee,
Whose name with mine I could proudly share.
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The winds can forget to blow,
The present to fade into history,
The rivers and waters to flow,
But I can never forget thee.
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The golden sunlight belongs to the sun,
The silver moonlight to the wandering moon;
The stars above in playful patterns run,
Content beneath the heavens' vaulted boon.
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This night too has fallen like every day,
Bright stars still shiver in the sky,
A deep silence is spread all the way,
Except the stubborn crickets' cry.
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Doubt the wind blows,
Doubt the sun sets in the west,
Doubt the water flows,
But never doubt I’m honest.
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When I was a little child, I never thought
In which kingdom I‘ve taken the birth, I live’
There’s also a man who’s so worthy and great;
From whom I can learn a lot and achieve.
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When life had left me dull, you made me glad,
A steady spark when days were dark and low;
Through heavy times, gave me strength to glow,
Brought back every quiet joy I had.
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Once it was a very pleasant evening,
And I was wandering in a forest alone;
All around, the emerald trees were weaving,
Birds were twittering in a gentle tone.
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WHEN you’ve accepted me a friend,
I also promise to be fully loyal and true;
Till this short beauteous life does end;
My best wishes will always be with you.
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The world is captured by the passing show
Of morning youth and smooth, unwrinkled skin,
Where transient tides of fashion ebb and flow,
And praise is spent on what is frail and thin.
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With gentle grace, I took your open hand,
Pledged to be a loyal friend and true.
Through every season, by your side I'll stand,
Nor dim the quiet love I hold for you.
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I know true friends must always grieve,
When fate demands that they must part;
Yet even as I take my leave,
We share one bond, a single heart.
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Now this thought torments me endlessly,
Why I couldn't prove your decision true,
Or become worthy to stand beside you,
When you, with all your trust, believed in me.
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You cannot stop your grief, nor I,
Today we weep not alone;
The green trees and the heavy sky
Have made our parting all their own.
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Oh, let me look upon you one last time,
Before the final shadow starts to fall.
To gaze upon your face is not a crime,
Though it brings torment sharper than them all.
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Whether beauteous or ugly, rich or poor, coward or brave,
Every soul must descend to the peace of the grave.
Why boast of your health, or grow proud of your gold,
When a plain linen shroud is the last thing you'll hold?
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O fairy! O fairy! O little fairy!
I extremely feel grief and sorry;
You so heartily gave me the invitation;
I could not attend your celebration.
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YESTERDAY, you’re looking as cute as ne’er before,
A most beauteous scene, the past day I did face;
How much I was delighted, can’t express;
My heart wishes to see the same each day more.
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If you wish that someone may sing, I say,
That something about you, someone may write,
That someone may love you, gentle and bright,
I say it's good to wish, for love comes one day.
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A long and smiling time with you I spent,
My heart whispered softly, 'Stay, don't go' —
These golden days were only ever lent,
And in my soul they'll never cease to glow.
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