Broken spirits, Prisoners of the past, Heads hanging in shame, Trying to hide their ugliness, Only themselves they blame. They wear their scars, Like chains around their neck, Hand tied together, Feet held back. My soul maybe wounded, But my courage soars high, I will not follow their fate, I refuse to be a prisoner, … Continue reading
My Story – originally published in youThink magazine in 2012. My name is Hina. I am 26 years old. At the age of 12, I was diagnosed with abscess (pus collection) in my spinal cord which damaged some nerves due to which I was paralyzed from the waist below. It was like the lower part … Continue reading
ارادوں سے وقت بدلے جاتے ہیں بدلتے وقت کے ساتھ ارادے نہیں. وہ اسے زمین پر چلنے کے آداب سکھاتے رہے جو آسمان کی اونچائیوں میں اڑنے کیلئے بنا تھا. جسکی منزل چاند ہو وہ زمین پر آخر کیونکر ٹھوکر کھائے گا Continue reading
Love, Smile, Hope, Raindrops, Comfort, And someone to share, A coffee with, Under the warm blanket … Continue reading
My daughter, my princess, Open your eyes, Please speak to me, Don’t make your Baba cry. Not long ago, I had welcomed you in my life, It’s not your time to go, O please wake up! Don’t make your Baba cry. I hold your lifeless body, As the Israeli airstrikes, Continue to … Continue reading
Plitter-platter, plitter-platter, Tiny little raindrops, Tapping on my window, Dancing away, Making music, Oh! Wash away the pain, And make it all clear, Like you run and kiss the earth, Pray I am with the one I hold dear. Tell the sun to shine, And adorn rainbows, In the sky, Let us rejoice together, In … Continue reading
They look at her and tear up. Poor girl on the wheelchair. She cannot even properly walk. Her life must be so difficult .. everyday a struggle. And at such young age!!! How will she ever live her life to the fullest? Had she been normal she would’ve been married by now with a house … Continue reading
It’s hidden in the simplest things, The key to a heart, A picture in a wallet, A ring on a finger, A romantic place. Don’t look for it, In expensive gifts, And elaborate plans, Love really is as simple, As the charms bracelet in my hand… Continue reading
In your life, I do not belong, I am a part of you, It’s your journey, I just walk along. Let me be, Your happy place, Your pillar of strength, In whatever you have to face. And when you are ready, You’ll have to part ways, To become part of the world, Where you now … Continue reading
Knight in shining armor, Princesses and crowns, Loyalty and friendship, A hope that won’t die down. Dreams and wishes, And the fairy godmother, Songs and rhymes, One after another. Where you slay dragons, But also find beauty in the beast, Beyond poisoned apples and spells, Only a true love’s kiss to wake you from a … Continue reading
Sometimes, The people who promise you forever will be the first ones to leave your side, Who swear their loyalty will not even blink before stabbing you in the back, Those who want your happiness will make you cry the hardest, And those who are closest to your heart will break it beyond repair. Learn … Continue reading
“Are you happy?” I asked. She shrugged and smiled. “I am not sad anymore.” She is such a player with words. I don’t want her to be “not sad” I want her heart to burst with happiness. Her face to light up when she smiles. I look at her, her eyes… but I don’t know … Continue reading
I clicked this in a hurry as my younger brother forcefully wheeled me out of the park so I couldn’t take anymore pictures. Although, I picked it for the Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected, I am now dedicating it to the people of Karachi, Pakistan and every person in the world who is oppressed and struggling … Continue reading
Come spring, A hope, a chance, A reason to sing, A glance, Another season, Another romance … Continue reading
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