On Facing the World

Illustration by Tala.

Late to Fix

Silenced tongues 

Bottled thoughts 

Shamed actions 

For years till they're norms.  

Written on mirrors   

Reflects of regrets 

Shown with an

eclipse; too late to fix.

Innocent Soul

Given warnings 

Lost faith 

Dark ocean 

High hopes 

Hidden desires 

Innocent soul. 

Swept dreams in gestures and thoughts

My little girl had been stolen away

A unicorn house was turned into a grave.

Lost Hope

Been trying to make a change                             

Failed many times 

My heart ached 

Didn’t stop having faith.  

Now I ache 

Lost is my name 

Hope is an alien 

I will never believe in again. ◆

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Reina is a 21-year-old Egyptian, born and raised in the city of Jeddah. She is an English Literature student and amateur violinist. Find Reina on Instagram.