A Disease

Can anyone die of sadness Like a disease feasting on life from inside I wish and wonder often When will these blues come to the shore to drown me finally Why am I a weightless cloud staying afloat still Drastically heavy with rain of pain Darkness is my sanctuary where emptiness is my only friend No matter, night or day I am a prey To numbness - which leaves me astrayed I know no language to talk to my demons here Because my words are exhausted So I want to rest forever and forget everyone's names Will God care enough to embrace me, when no one else did? ~Ayesh

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Silent One

Date: 11/14/2023 12:54:00 AM

I think people can die of sadness and loneliness... your poem is deep and emotive and I hope you are ok... everything in life is temporary, especially emotions.. one might be sad today, but there is always reason to smile tomorrow..

Ayesha Iqbal
Date: 11/20/2023 8:17:00 AM

Thank you so much for your supportive feedback.. yes emotions are temporary as you said. I wrote this one in bit of a dark phase I was in.. it passed. I am glad you gave this a read. Appreciate it much..

Triny Xiang

Date: 11/11/2023 8:01:00 PM

Your poem is heartbreakingly honest. I do believe God embraces all of us including all creatures great and small. Sadness can feel like dying, but it can also be a chance for resurrection. Keep writing with open arms, which is braver than the embrace. Thank you for your courageous words.

Ayesha Iqbal
Date: 11/12/2023 9:33:00 PM

Aww thank you so much for this heartfelt feedback.. appreciate it!