Shadow of the Tsunami

So much to say, never spoken

Though even the blind can speak

From a dam, partially broken

A breaking trickle begins to leak

As concrete seams let out whimpers

And towering walls cast a sigh

The volley continues upon the rafters

Creaking under rain-like thunder

Yearning to be rent asunder

I never knew what solemn fate

Would this rusted dam befall

Or how endlessly vast

Laid waters behind their crusted walls

Never did I fathom how fast

Hanging tears could fall

Across a dry cheek, cracked lips

Barely able to whisper a prayer

Dark heart, cracked open

Shows me the tsunami

Soon to drown me

I live in its shadow

Waiting for death

By deluge

Gasping for breath

Nightly

– Shaykh Omar Hussaini