Memoirs of the Night

To You Whose Life Was Severed by Knives

Life would never be the same

For your absence left me maimed;

You, who conquered the world

Couldn't even say her last words

No matter how strong you were

Death could not be deterred;

The only solace in my pain

Is that you were freed from the chains

A virus that took thousands of lives—

Were like shackles that come with sharpened knives

These knives severed our fate

And I will forever linger in this mournful state

As stifling and miserable as it was—

To isolate ourselves in the house

Out of the sun's radiant touch

The pain of losing you could not be matched

I remained in the gray for almost an eternity

And I lost a part of me when you left wordlessly 

But you would not want me to live in despair

And by your name, I will willingly swear

I will live my life without regrets

Not to impress but to express

Set my goal to achieving joy

And to not treat myself as a lifeless toy

I gained strength from those who stayed, and you, who departed

And I will continue the kindness you started;

It matters not if you are a million miles away

For I know the knives cannot hurt you anymore from where you stay

The dark days ahead will hopefully soon cease

And the torment I held on to will soon be released

We will always keep the memories of the deceased alive

Until the day we meet again finally arrives