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281 · Aug 14
LOVE'S TRUE WEALTH
Zareen Shaikh Aug 14
I always think to myself,
Will I ever find love's true wealth?
That all-consuming, eternal flame,
Everyone finds, but not the same.

I crave a man, not a childish boy,
One who brings more than fleeting joy.
I need a man who'd love through the storm,
Even if I transform, no longer warm.

He would still love me, I’d hold him tight,
He would still love me, through darkest night.
Would he? Could he? Stay by my side,
Through every storm, every tide?

What’s the point of love, if not to give your soul?
If not to make each other whole?
If you don't live for every shared glance,
What's the point of love, if you miss the dance?

What's the point of love, if lies prevail?
If you betray, then love will fail.
I will never comprehend such selfishness,
Deceitful hearts, no tenderness.

If that is love, then let me be,
Better off alone and free.
224 · Aug 18
THE HEART'S RESOLVE
Zareen Shaikh Aug 18
Love.
A force unyielding,
The strongest of all,
It lifts us high, never lets us fall,
Proudly it stands,
Yet, why do some people see it as a weakness?
Is it truly a strength, or a delicate veil?

I strongly believe love to be the most powerful,
The closest thing to magic.
A spell that binds us, unbreakable.
Yet, why do some people choose ambition over love?
When someone is ready to devote their all,
How do you deny the call?

"Long distance is hard"
NO. It is not,
Not for me,
Not for hearts which can truly beat as one,
Those who know the depths,
I will give up my soul to be with you,
To be near you, to hold you so close,
Just let me love you,
Let me love you.

I will stand by you through storm and calm,
I will be your warmth on the coldest nights,
I will be your epiphany in moments of doubt,
To show you love is never weak,
But the strongest of all,
Just let me be,
Let me be.
149 · Aug 15
EMPTY VICTORY
Zareen Shaikh Aug 15
How did it feel?
When you shattered my heart,
My dreams,
My life,
My everything.
By those horrible words of yours,
By those horrible actions of yours.

How does it feel?
When you stand above me,
Victorious,
Feeling like you achieved everything,
When in reality,
You have achieved nothing.

How does it feel?
When there's no one beside you,
When you're cold,
Lonely,
Heartbroken,
Just like me.
Just like me.
How did it feel?
136 · Aug 15
ECHOES OF SILENCE
Zareen Shaikh Aug 15
Why do I feel like this?
Why am I rude to everyone?
Why do I keep hurting everyone?
Am I losing myself?

I can't handle this pain,
I'm not able to handle it,
It feels unbearable.

I just want to shut down everything.
Escape from everything and everyone,
In a far away place,
Alone,
All alone.
That's where my peace is,
That's how I can be happy.

I want to stay still,
Do nothing,
Hear nothing,
See nothing,
Feel nothing,
Silence,
Where all silence speaks.

— The End —