I have witnessed defeat, a garland of dismay,

I have witnessed autumn’s hues slowly fade away.

Hidden behind death’s veiled shroud,

I have glimpsed life, a secret yet allowed.

Seeking refuge from the piercing dart’s sting,

I have found solace amidst the trees that sing.

By: Mohammad Ifrahim Butt, May 2023

Al Ain, UAE.

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