THE LESSON

- AMEENA NOUSEEN

I have learnt from the sparkling stars

To shine bright and glitter

Even when isolated and tucked in the dark…

I have learnt from the massive skies

To bare all the grieves and glee,

The bizarre of thunder and joy of rain.

I have learnt from the endless seas,

To live with contentedness and pride

Though humble enough to bow down on the land.

I have learnt from the daring lover’s eyes

To have craze for my passion

And hope eternally for what desire.

I have learnt from the solitary Earth

Who never takes the credit of her doings

Though supporting the whole existence.

I have learnt from the towering trees

To touch the skies,

Rather than losing hope in the dark

I have learnt from the colored rainbows

To decorate the smiles,

Not every time, but on a special occasion

I have learnt from the slaves smile

To experience pain and realize

The value of life over the value of living

I have learnt from the firm rocks

Sacrifice my segments

For the ones who need, but not known to me.

And finally, I have learnt from the people

That’s it’s no wonder to be a human

But hard to have humanity in us.