Maria Zakir
Karachi, Pakistan
I’ve never been bewitched by the sky more I’ve never stared at the stars like a child like this
I’ve never needed to feed my solitude
With the glow of the moon, the dawn star bliss
I’ve finally stopped and touched the cacti
Growing in my terrace pot plants
I’ve finally opened my eyes and I’ve seen
How God has gifted me so many wish grants
It was home where I found these little wonders
When the air shut down its freedom to our face
We lost lives, and flowers and angels to the war
But reflection and gratitude is found in this case
I’ve hoped the trapped breeze will be freed a day
I’ve wished, I’ll smile and be seen by you
When expression is going to break the bounds
And I’ll hug you, tell you that I love you too
A beautiful piece that has truly touched my heart.