O' weary sensations

that triggered unforgettable feelings

A solitude awakened lingering memories

Nothing crept in an immortal silence

but the ashes of fading faces and voices.

My heart captivated in a golden cage

waxy wings of aspirations melted at sunrise

That warm touch penetrated my skin

revived every detail buried under the feathers.

So tiny became my world of words

invisible shadows invaded my secret garden

Every second away from you

dark ages weeping destiny.

Far away in a vast desert

I shattered to a million pieces

O' wonderland save me from

remembrance that embraces

my monotonous nights.

Poem & artwork

Najat Alshafie

March 1st 2011