The most secluded place is within yourself
When you pull yourself within no one can reach you
No one can hear you or know what it is you are going through
Since you know they may not always understand

Maria Yousuf

Sometimes you see the silent abyss
Hugging you, embracing you
And all you can do is give in

Maria Yousuf

You think silence will mend what is broken?
It will only wound all the more
And permanently engrave the scars

Maria Yousuf

Like a Sand Storm
Pricking my sight when its roaring
Uneasy & pinching
Silent remains when its over
Innocent, like nothing happened

Maria Yousuf

The Darkness will always be a refuge

For my tears

For my secrets

Maria Yousuf

I don't want silence to kiss my lips
Don't want to become a mute
I don't want void to echo my speech
Don't want words to transmute

Maria Yousuf

I can smell the winter coming
Feel the pleasures of heat
Hear the chilly mornings
See the whispers discrete

Maria Yousuf