Lotus
written by: Fiza Amir
A mind once a galaxy of thoughts, now merely mist,
Hiding from the sun, she sits — beneath the table, fist clenched.
While crimson butterflies on her cheeks are in tryst,
She holds her knees tight, arms firm.
When the sun sets, she dances on cracking heels,
The fainting moon lends her its spotlight,
Clouds gather softly — just to watch her shine.
Like a lotus, she blossoms in the pond, divinely.
Fiza Amir is a medical student at People’s University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women (PUMHSW) and an aspiring writer-physician. Dedicated to bridging clinical science with the medical humanities, she explores human resilience through poetry, short fiction, and visual art. Fiza serves as the Vice President of her university's Writing Society and an Editorial Associate for its official magazine. Her creative work has been featured in literary journals such as The Wise Owl, and she maintains a diverse portfolio that encompasses both her written pieces and her passion for acrylic painting and sketching.
