Did I Forget You

By Suraiya Akbari

I came alive by the blaring of a passing train

the starry night was molding, along with the drizzling rain

with the gusting wind, my heart ached with pain

as came casting, memories of us, like a hurricane.

I opened my eyes, lounging on my bed

crumbling sheets now, as the memories flashed

forsaken in the darkness, I was all afraid

perceiving the circs, I just let my tears shed.

"No"... I mumbled with a faint voice

pitied in our memories, shielded warlike

as I doubted, something didn't feel right

'cause it quelled, contrary to my psyche.

I sat up faint-hearted as I cried

to not relinquish the echoes, how well I tried.

Let me scribble it, was that I decide

searching for pen and paper kept beside

with shivering hands, it took me some time

to set down words that could rhyme.

I drowned myself in the memory lane

wanting to endure those memories again

I tried, but on the contrary, was my brain

how I wish this night won't remain.

I felt cold as the wind again blew

making me alive again that I regret to

sitting blandly, I was feeling blue

was I dreaming or did I forget you?

By Suraiya Akbari