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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

Copyright © Ayesha Iqbal | Year Posted 2023

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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.. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Ayesha Iqbal Date: 11/12/2023 9:33:00 PM Aww thank you so much for this heartfelt feedback.. appreciate it!