When I am down
Down with the tears of disappointments
Bring me a profound Silence
With an enthusiastic smile all around
When I am down in the darkness of shadow misery
Bring me candles for the window to see joy and ecstasy
When I am down
Very down
With the shivering feelings of loneliness in the middle of night
Bring me a comforter that has soaked in my mother’s scent bounteously
When I am down
In the strong wind of a stormy day with my eyes shut
Bring me your strong hands to guide me through whatever lies ahead
When I am down with the secret thoughts of heartbreak
Bring me love on the palm of your good intentions
For this injured heart to mend
Shahla Latifi
11-30-2015