By Shaezah Khaliq
When the apocalypse comes,
I will remember the days I was not allowed to be myself.
When the land will tremor,
The insects inside me will crawl towards the edge of my soul.
The regrets beneath me will lay out like a web of cracks on an aged wall with no end.
When my body will be underneath the fallen ceiling,
I will wail remembering the burden of my emptiness
That once felt like nothingness.
When the keepers of my soul will put a name to my existence,
I will designate it as "life".
And if they tell me that reincarnation is real,
I will still want to be me- but with a different mind.
And in any parallel world, if flowers would fall from the sky,
I will want to be me- but with a different heart.
And if they tell me that life will be short:
I'll be a chirping bird in the eyes of my cat.
I'll be the sound of dripping water that fascinates a little girl.
I'll be a saccharine melody in the times of war.
I'll be a moment of an autumn leaf falling onto a bed of dry leaves.
I'll be a nimbus cloud to a deserted barren land.
I'll be a book in the bag of a poor boy.
I'll be a candy in the hands of a child.
I'll be the essence of lilies to a pleasing garden.
I'll be a beam of revolt to a captured slave.
I'll be a proud smile on a martyr's mother.
I'll be the infinite possibilities of incarnation after the apocalypse.
This is so so sooooo beautiful. Have read so many times, and it truly touched my heart.
How beautifully thought, choosen the topic, and so beautifully written.Loved it !!! ❤️❤️❤️
You should write more often.
Very well and beautifully written. Keep it up!
Nice
A rising star,My dear, you have written something so beautiful and profound that it touched me deeply. I am so proud of the young woman and the writer you have become.
Reincarnation after the apocalypse.
A masterpiece.
Great work Shaezah
Kudos to you 🙌
Beautifully portrayed. Keep up and don’t stop writing. Waiting for your next poem.
Such a beautiful poetry, the art of presenting emotions is truly admirable.
Beautifully written💗
This poem is both poignant and powerful. You’ve transformed layers of pain into hope and possibility. Every incarnation you imagine feels alive. So proud to see your words on this platform.
Good job,very nice poem
Mashaallah.tremendous work.
Allah bless u a lots.
Keep it up.
Safar jari rakhiye
Tere samne asman aur bhi hain
Whatt an emotional poem, but not only emotional it also gives hope. Reminds that life has many meanings and to find meaning even in pain . Well written 🤌🫡
Very well written and brilliantly articulated. Completely lost behind the story it portrays.
Superb work
“You’ve turned raw feelings into art — this is poetry in its truest sense.
Brilliant written 🔥
This is stunning. You’ve captured so many feelings in such graceful lines. I love how it moves from delicate details to profound reflections, truly remarkable work to be proud of.