darkness calls me from abyss
of the dead
like a gentle whisper
spoken to the feebly afraid.

i creep i sleep
i set my nest
beside the cursed creek
in the darkness of the dead.
i just wanna mumble ,
i am alone and so afraid.

my sins, my so called dreams
my laughter, my unvoiced screams
all goes deep
hidden beneath
my ever shining face
with all the lies
my two eyes
so easily possessed........


laughter that masks the greatest vile.
evil being cloaked by the sweetest smile.
i sleep i creep
i just wanna say
i am alone and weak.

i just need to choose
to whom i seek refuge .
darkness or light
what to do
surrender or fight.

walk walk
keep trying hard
remember the whispers
of my dying heart.

need to go
need to find a respite.
need to say,
i am not alone
in my walk to light...................................

-TAHMID SYED ABTAHI
5.12.09