Valiant stand, our guards of honor, at dark gates
of resolve, valor, sovereignty. Albeit human
they are, and so are we, as their walls,
tirelessly adhering, towering eternal, never
lending shade to those seeking refuge but them,
never affecting fortitude, unto wars victims, but them.
From us are they, and from them are we,
they, are our watchful guardians, and we,
are their mishapen feeding futile hand.
What have we, that does not mock us in their favor,
and have not we, a say slightest, of whom we silence,
whom we befriend, whom we betray, thus, who are we?
Languid grows this hour of vigil, yet we are witness,
lions for lambs, we serve to darkness, but as witness.
Through days of tragic, but forgetful massacres,
we must now guard, our own selves, our own walls.
Let go must we, the faithful guard of fatigued loyalty
and too let them fade, in the obscurity of age,
for if we were, to have them serve further our purpose,
I fear, shall fall the empire that always willed to rise.
I would rather not elaborate.
Good Morning… Thanks for the Inspiration on this Monday Morning π
A good night from my part of the world and you’re very welcome Morgan.
I don’t know but you are super creative and artistic can I get my training from you. This is a personal request. You always blow my mind each time you write.
It would be an honor to mentor you Sir, you can contact me on iftikharosama@hotmail.com. Although self discovery is the sole panacea for an inspiring mind, but I’ll help you as much as I can. π
Thanks a million. It is a dream come true for me.
Came here in the morning to get a nice mood for the day. Revisited at night to get some food for thought. Amazing work!
I’m flattered Nicolae, I had no idea my work could incite a good mood. Thank you.
I awe at individuals, who can express themselves like this, my own writing is quite simple… (Even crude at times), I read this a few times, and I gotta say it left me with a puzzled feeling.
Thank you Laurae, its time you realize, a simple word expressed is better than an abstract couplet deigned. You should be proud of your talent and must will to nurture it. This poem isn’t that arduous to comprehend, all it takes is a little understanding of what its about.
I was about to write the same sentiments as Lauraeflores…my writing appears to be quite amaturish next to yours. However, I have never professed to be as eloquent of a writer as you….but I can aspire to at least understand what you are expressing. I have to admit I took a run at reading it more than once just to make sure I understood the meaning. What a beautiful sentiment…perhaps our leaders shoud read it too. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Vikki, I am humbled by your gracious acknowledgement of my work. I too wish that our leaders could at least understand that we, the common people are not as foolish as they deem us.
Regards,
Osama Iftikhar
Absolutely fantastic. If only I could write as well. π
Thank you Sammie, if only you would realize that writing isn’t that hard, but mustering the courage to do so is. π
Osama
Gorgeous. Daring. Real. Excellent work.
Thank you Kathryn, what a nice compliment.
Wow. You are a master of a style I thought long dead.
Thanks for following my work, and directing me to yours. I will enjoy reading more.
-JT
Thank you for the kind compliment, you are too kind. Please drop by whenever you feel like it.