Penitence
In love’s limited life
Equal are my losses and gains
I’ve gained some tear’s drops in eyes
And peace for ever lost
Some wishes still remain to be met
Some tears that I’ve not yet shed
My heart still some stories keeps
That could not ever come to my lips
There are tears veiled by my smiles
There are pains hidden by my liveliness
The heart that gave me anguish and pain
Today I am making its eyes rain
My yearning that burnt me once
Today I am putting it to flame
I’m happy though that my heart’s wounds
Are solace to some ones heart
For, afflictions I am gifted with
I know not whether a cure will come
Non other will ever understand this pain
If not burned in similar flame
O my heart! Fret not, if you can
Anguish is the destiny of man
Sintra, Portugal. 20-6-2012
Copyright © Mohammad Yamin | Year Posted 2012
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