Sleep

Aradhana Nayak


The stars burned in the skies
Hidden were those silent cries

Eyes tried to stay awake that night
But alluring angel's voice was too bright

Bruises marked on that frail body
Heaven could only look at it guiltily

The skin burning with the pattern embossed
Blood painting it in hues of scarlet, as the soul blazed

Breath so weak that almost felt like whisper
The voice felt like it would disappear

Lips turning into shades of blue
There's nothing anyone could do

That night, it was cold and dark
A date, the mother would mark

For her daughter who was in eternal sleep
As her body is buried under the snow very deep

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