Persona- A Collection Of Poetries

Where Were You?

Where were you?
When I shed blood besides tears,
When I crawled under shade of fears.
Where were you?
When my oceans were all dry,
When not one meant to pry.
Where were you?
When sunny days felt lone and cold,
When each second saw my strength unfold.
Where were you?
When my core scooped out hollow,
When dad expected me to follow.
Where were you?
When I searched a remedy for my fright,
When all I needed was, "It will be alright."
Where were you?
When I took that knife in my hand,
When I saw breaths slip like sand.
Now that I'm here no more
Why your cries sound sore?
I found my happy place
Among the stars that glaze.
Mom, I don't have any grudges.
Dad, I am away from all nudges.
Bestie, these stars don't want me to leave.
Babe, my broken heart is about to weave.
Professor, nobody nags me for my grades.
Slowly and sweetly each insecurity fades.
I wish I could have stayed longer,
If only I was a little stronger.

~Simran Bawa