I Have A Story To Tell.

Written from the perspective of life (or one's body).

I have a story to tell,

if you would like to listen

a riot inside, about to explode,

collect the drops when this rain falls.

I don't make sense nowadays,

have no topic of love, abuse or heartbreak.

Just this fiery desire that burns my breast,

feelings, ready to jump out ripping apart my chest.

I'm not dumb when I don't say much,

my words can't find a language enough to be expressed.

Not that I lost my father or husband,

plain life wants itself not to be suppressed.

I don't need colors to emphasize the already beautiful,

I don't need scars to be noticed,

nor do I long for pleasure, to be praised.

I have a sacredness and glamour of my own.

You heard birds and praised my ears,

you saw heavenly scenario and thanked my eyes,

you felt love and embraced the heart within your chest,

you felt pain and cursed my body.

Why? Do I hold no image without a mirror?

If it doesn't love, it is not a heart?

I give you all and you praise everything.

Who shall sing my songs?

I have a story to tell,

listen to me if you would like.

I taught you to make smiles out of curves,

I am the one who an audience deserves.

Don't sing and make me proud,

don't paint and make me smile,

don't see different and make me curious,

don't dance and make me envious (of my own self).

Just listen dear,

I have a story to tell,

won't you sit here and listen?

I gave you those ears.

-February 21,2013

10:36 P.M

Author's Note

This is the story of "Life". Life (or body) which is divine and priceless even when it isn't painted by the different artists of nature.

Reviews

[E.V. Black]

My, this is quite original. I've never come across something like this in writing. Yes, I have seen writers praise their lovers, their friends, and their pets. I have never before seen someone praise their body (or life). Now you get me wondering: what story would a life tell, given the chance? What would it say? What would my own body say about itself? every scar? every kiss? I wonder...

I loved this.

[Mehak Mushtaq]

Thank you so much E.V for the thoughtful read and review. I really wish that people understand my work, like you do.

[E.V. Black]

I think people do understand it. Maybe it's not the exact message you want them to hit home, but they will take something away. Perhaps they will take away the message that respecting and loving yourself is more than just skin-deep.
It's soul-deep.

[Mehak Mushtaq]

Yea, but how amazing is it when somebody just gets the exact meaning.

[E.V. Black]

It is amazing.

[khalid]

woww, i wonder how you could mix all of such contradictions together in one piece..love with desire and sorrow, speaking loudly and speechless at the same time, colors for the uncolored..thoughts and blank mind..very mind provoking poem, it really expresses life with its changes which never stops..
i have really enjoyed reading this..
thank you for sharing..

[Mehak Mushtaq]

Thank you.

[khalid]

my pleasure

[Emerald Seas]

What a terrific poem! Probably the best I have read of your work. A moving message, deeply penetrating - and well executed.

[Mehak Mushtaq]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. :)

[Frieda P]

An enthralling read, this to me is your best so far. So much sentiment and desolation, could be read in so many ways. Love, lust, parent, mentor, student, life lessons. I love this read, it's enticing in it's form also, just love it to pieces! Favorite...

[Mehak Mushtaq]

thank you so much

[Frieda P]

Was my pleasure entirely, your poetry is exceedingly better each time. ;-)

[Mehak Mushtaq]

:)

[WingsToFly]

Mehak, I think this is your best yet. I pray that you keep on growing as a poet and as a person. Extremely beautiful and far more deeper than many would understand.

[Mehak Mushtaq]

Thank you so much. :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hi Mehak, this is a lovely flowing poem full of pathos. It feels like the torture of youth but I also read it like a parent pleading to a wayward child. The final stanza gave that feel. One stanza I would alter by changing one word:
You heard birds and praised my ears,
you saw heavenly scenario and thanked my eyes,
you felt love and embraced the heart within your chest,
you felt pain and cursed my body.

[Mehak Mushtaq]

Hey,
Thank you for the review. And oh, I made a mistake there. It ought to be "eyes".

[quinfinn]

this is absolutely the finest write you have ever shared with me. for all i know, it may be the best you have ever penned. this is superb writing and should be read aloud for effect. it rolls off the tongue like warm treacle, every word savored. awesome!

[Mehak Mushtaq]

Thank you Quin. :) You always understand what I write. I wouldn't have asked for a better reader.

[quinfinn]

always a pleasure...