Longing for the Moon
written by: Mehwish Tayyab
Sitting by the shore, in the night,
I try to figure out my heart’s plight
To look at you from far away,
To the place where wishes sway—
Above, the stars await their fall,
As I see my desires up there crawl,
Surrounded by endless glad tides,
They try to calm my heart, and guide.
As I look up into the sky,
My heart aches and sigh,
It longs for the moon’s gentle light,
To see the beloved, swoon in sight.
Outside, the ocean’s quiet and blue
Tall waves crash in me — without any clue.
Here, my purple heart plays its tune,
Because it only longs for your moon.
Mehwish Tayyab is a visual artist and writer who loves the idea of immortalizing people and moments through writing. With her diverse background in literature and arts, she loves writing poems and stories that come straight from the heart. She is currently teaching literature at a university and has also taught at a film school, where she shared her love for literature, storytelling, and creative expression. For her, vulnerability is what makes her a writer!
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