Upon a tedious night
The lamp shone its steady light
And the blank mind stood at its silent shore
Devoid of sparkling lore
If only the light so bright would alight my insipid sight
Alas, distraction devours heart
But patient is soul
Hear I can too
The snares of desires ever more
But a low mumble is freedom docked at a distance beyond hold
A mirror of faith need
To imitate and learn
A handful of solemn prayers
To heal and make sojourn
If all did please my Lord up above
Then serene shall be my sleep
No more an echo of freedom
But a reverberating sound of joy
By: Aaliyah Alam
