Beside The River - Fatima Shad

Beside the river, sitting close to one another

In paradise, me and my dearest ones

Are grinning with joy for this enduring union

After praying for it not once but tonnes.

Knowing that hard times have finally flown past,

The scars from the wounds on the heart have faded.

Severance isn’t eating our flesh to the bone.

The strikes of pain inside of us have ended.

I imagine such things for a while and hope

That I’ll see that day with wide-open eyes,

All of my imaginations turning into reality

Forevermore, getting the worth of my cries.

Bio: Fatima Shad is a 20-year-old poet and writer pursuing a Bachelor of Science, hailing from Pakistan. With an unwavering devotion to literature, books, and the wonders of the natural world, she is currently immersed in the creation of her highly anticipated debut poetry book. To keep up with her captivating work and be transported into the realm of her words, follow her journey on Instagram at @fatimashadpoetry.

Commentary: The very simple construct of this poem is what warms one's heart.