The Light Within Me

(Dr. Shakira Nandini, Karachi)

In a world of dreams, I found myself illuminated by the gentle glow of your soft eyes in a surreal landscape. It was an odd dream, flowing like a stream of consciousness, where deep blue waters surrounded me—waters I had imagined but had never truly seen on this earth.

Around me lay desolate lands, ancient remnants whispering tales of the past. My feet sank into the warm sand, feeling the weight of history as I stood still, caught in this moment. Amidst the solitude, a fragrant presence danced around me, like a delicate shawl swaying in the breeze, as if the spirit of Shalato was awakening the depths of my subconscious.

It was this very dream that had ensnared me in its grasp. I was oblivious to the fact that I, like the earth, was made of dust. The winds had no home; they had long departed to fragrance distant lands. Every night, I pondered over letters I would never send, casting them toward unknown, faceless destinations. I lived each day crafting words, only to feel as if I was dying each night, chasing shadows in the dark.

I raced across the edges of the earth and sky, cycling fiercely through the twilight until I returned, exhausted, with my heart fractured and weary. Whether it was reality or mere dream, only those eyes that gazed upon me understood this enigma. They carried the weight of secrets, the mysteries endured throughout a lifetime.

Yet, this impossible dream of mine reflected the essence of my time. It was a night dwelling, suspended in a different temporal realm, sprawling around me like an intricate tapestry. I found myself bumping from one thought to another, lost in a fragmented slumber. Yet, through the thick veil of darkness, a shimmering path emerged before me—a promise of light.

I vowed to remain in the vicinity of love, cherishing your dreams placed delicately on the shelf of my heart. I would wrap them in the fabric of my wildness, for living is a fierce challenge. If there exists light in this midnight hue, then it resides within me, not outside.

In this journey of dreams and realities, I embrace the profound understanding that the light I seek is not in the world around me but lies within, waiting to illuminate my path.

Dr. Shakira Nandini
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