Lay My Sword (Poem)
In all the places I have been;
and in all the battles I have fought,
I never thought that one day, I will
lay beside your feet my sword;
and find rest within your arms,
an open book; a child learning
the A B Cs of love.
In all the ports I have been;
and in all the lonely airports;
I have never thought that snow
of January cold will melt in a simple
conversation between your lips.
and when I turned, I would always
find your hand.
I have never thought in your laughter
cities will dance in clouds full of rain,
and in your kiss the whole world is just a dream.
Why? and now?
and where I run, while there beside
your bed lies my sword.
Why you choose now, and what can
I give, except a key to a fragile heart.
A heart that feared for years a simple
thing called “love”.
Salah A Kornas