If I Could Fly

If I could fly, I would fly high, Way beyond the clouds, In big, beautiful rounds. I would cover every land, Both of water and sand. I would feel the wind in my face, As I flew around with grace. But no matter where I go, If you ever need me so, I will fly [...]

Lump in the Throat

What is that lump in the throat? That feeling of muscle contraction, Which leaves us a little breathless? It is that subdued yearning. That feeling which has been repressed. All those words left unspoken. How nice it would be To get done with them, To get over the lump.

Read the Eyes

Read the eyes To see what actions hide. For many a time, Actions may mislead. Read the eyes To hear what lips hide. For many a time, Words may mislead. Read the eyes To sense what the heart desires. For many a time, The heart lets the head lead. Read the eyes To know a [...]

The Risen Sea

The water's tranquillity, When given the wings of wind, Makes out of it Something unimagined, Shapes something like the risen sea. Its power, Which once lay quiet, Comes out as Something unimagined, Shapes something like the risen sea.

What Makeup Hides

One thick layer of foundation Hides my lines of worry. But they don't erase the worry. One thick line of kohl Hides my eyes' tear-induced puffiness. But it doesn't erase the tears. One thick swipe of lipstick Hides my drooping lips. But it doesn't erase the sadness. One thick layer of this and that Only [...]

Game of Thrones: Daenerys Targaryen

She is a proud woman. Someone confident in her body, Someone confident in her vulnerability, Someone confident in herself. She is Daenerys Targaryen. She is the blood of the dragon. Someone who is magical, Someone who is strong, Someone who is wise. She is Daenerys Targaryen. She is a revolutionary. Someone who speaks for who [...]

Game of Thrones: Hodor

He was a sweet giant Called Hodor, Who could only say One word, "Hodor." But it was all that was needed. Hodor. Hodor. Strong in the built, Weak in the mind, Softer still in the heart, He made up completely With his loyalty. Hodor. Hodor. As we cried, He held the door. As he died, [...]

Game of Thrones: Arya Stark

A girl was high-born, Destined to be a lady. But she became a rebel. A girl was Arya Stark of Winterfell. A girl was tied by rules, Taught to sew and sing. But she danced with her sword. A girl was Arya Stark of Winterfell. A girl was trained To become no one. But she [...]

Game of Thrones: Shireen Baratheon

Half her face kissed With a dreaded disease, Still, she was so beautiful. Still, she was Shireen of House Baratheon. Born to parents Who badly wanted a boy, Still, she was a princess. Still, she was Shireen of House Baratheon. Restrained to a dungeon To hide the family's shame, Still, she was always kind. Still, [...]

Game of Thrones: Jon Snow

Called the Bastard of Winterfell, Given no claim On lands or other property Or a mother's love, Jon Snow grew. Called a watcher on the Wall, Spit on by most Of his own comrades As well as the free folk, Jon Snow grew. Called the Lord Commander Of the very Night's Watch For which he [...]