July 2021
The mermaid slept
tangled in the pirate’s arms.
The fearless ranger slept,
entwined in the werewolf’s arms.
The elven princess slept,
curled into her knight’s arms.
Morning came,
And they were once more separated
with a screen
with kilometres
with silence.
The galleon left the deep sea.
The wolf left his hide in the forest.
The knight left the castle in his heart..
He goes through his day never knowing,
A fairy plays in his beard.
A naiad swim in his tears.
A huma flies in his daydreams.
Wherever she goes she can
See a feather spiralling to her.
Hear a bird beckoning to her.
Feel a flutter of wings next to her.
And how she smiles!
Is he smiling too?
And how she hopes!
Is he hoping too?
And she prays!
Is he praying too?
How can she know when
All she has are dreams.
All she has are words.
All she has are images.
To touch from your fingertips.
To hear from your ears.
To feel from your lips.
Who is your lover?
Although
Your hearts
Your minds
Your souls
have already met.
A long long time ago.
When all was One.
When all was none.
And we promised together,
And we witnessed together,
And we learned together,
The destination of our course.
Let me try,
Let them send armies,
Let them use reason.
As we call for the protection of Our Creator
Layla Ali Sultan 