World Affairs And Beyond

In a world of transactional hearts,  Where love seems to play its part,  I ponder on what's real and true,  Is there a love that's pure and new? They say to marry for love's embrace,  Yet what I see is a different case,  A romance with terms and conditions,  Leaving me with lingering suspicions. In this dance of give and take,  Is there a love that won't forsake?  I long to find a love so sincere,  One that's not fueled by wants and fear. Where can I seek this genuine flame,  Unburdened by a hidden aim?  True love, a mystery untold,  In a realm where hearts unfold. Is it found in whispered words,  Or actions that speak louder than birds?  I search for love that's not a trade,  A bond that won't easily fade. Define for me this elusive bliss,  What makes a love that's more than this?  Not just a contract, a deal, a pact,  But a connection that's hard to extract. I yearn to know where true love lies,...

As the world draws near its final wane,  I'll rush to you, defying distance, heart in pain,  No matter where I stand, as time unwinds,  I'll reveal this love, secrets tightly bind. Though you're elsewhere, with someone new,  I'll confess emotions, my love for you,  In those moments, when our worlds collide,  I'll pour my heart out, nothing to hide. In moments brief, with feelings traced, Will you share the love that time has graced? Will your heart echo in the same sweet tune,  Underneath the fading light of the moon? As the universe surrenders to the night,  I pray you'll respond, with love burning bright,  Together, we'll face the world's final cue,  And you'll whisper, "I love you," too. © Sobia Nosheen (October 2023)