I Am Not Afraid

By Marsook Ali

I’m not afraid..

of the fires and flames

for they light up..

the zeal in me

I’m not afraid..

of the deafening blasts

for they awaken..

the spirit in me

I’m not afraid..

of the ruins and rubbles

for they build up..

the grit in me

I’m not afraid..

of the wounds and scars

for they stiffen..

my tender heart

But what I fear..

is your cold silence

your utter disdain..

when they shatter our dreams

This fight for honour..

will continue for sure

for in our barren life..

hope is all what remain.

By Marsook Ali