Come to me
Let me take you
In my arms
Feel the joy
Drink from this cup
Forget the burdens of life
Let me hold you longer
Don't pull away
Let us be friends
Make a pact
Of non-conformity
Free at last to
Roam the vast expanse
Of unbridled desire
Enjoy these moments
Live for now, live for you
Who gave you
These robes of piety?
Don't you see
They're sullied
With sins of the past
Ill-fitting and awkward?
Cast them away!
Whose fight takes you away
From your pleasures?
Who said that you are
The moral conscience
Of the world?
What outrageous bonds
Tie you to faith and tradition?
How many lifeboats
Will you save
In perilous waters
Risking your precious life
While the clock of enjoyment
Ticks away?
You are mine
If only for a moment
Let the bitter fruit
Of this surrender
Wait for another time
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I Can't Breathe and other poems
PoetryPoetry and prose reflecting the reality of life - from the murder of George Floyd to the brutal killing of Ejaz Choudry in Canada, the power imbalances in life create horrific nightmares for individuals, families and communities. My poems and pros...
