What am I?
In a lonely pensive mood, I thought
What am I?
Besides the combination of dust, first,
Then of the liquid drop
In a humble low tone, the heart asked
What are you?
Besides, stitched bones and flesh
In the forlorn state, the mind questioned
What will be you?
When the union of earth takes place
As I was baffled with the questions
Wind entered through the window
I realized I am the breeze of smiles and laughter
Rushing into every home
I am that purifying storm sent by him
For the help of Noah
As I went towards the window
To thank the wind for its grateful help,
The shining moon winked at me
Making me realize,
I am the bright hope of the dead night.
With the scars not sufficient to hide my shine
As I moved out in the glorious light,
The swirling tree rustled its leaves.
I realized,
I am the voice of truth and justice,
Can’t be silenced by the shout of lies
As I walked towards the sound
The stars above twinkled at me,
Making me realize
It is Almighty that guides
Only he could make me
Walk the righteous path
Or could make me evil’s lard
All these visions gave the answer
Of all the questions the soul proposed
I might be forgotten after union
But the shade of my work in life
Might lessen the burden on the scales
When I return to Almighty’s side
-Mohammad Owais (student)
St. Francis’ College
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