The inner voice

  a quiet storm that taught     me to seek the enchantress within my own company, to appreciate the vastness of my own souls, and to dance to the rhythm of my own hearts is my solitude. ~Afrah

  Nobody cares, nobody knows, The weight that I carry, the pain that grows. The tears that I cry, nobody sees, The struggles I face, nobody believes. I wonder if anyone would notice, if I disappear, Would anyone care, would anyone shed a tear? So I'll keep on walking, this lonely road, With no one to share my heavy load. Nobody cares, but I'll still try, To make it through each day, with a glimmer of hope in my eye. - Afrah

  Amidst the darkness of the night, Where eerie silence shrouds in sight, A graveyard lies, deadly and still, With shadows lurking, ready to kill. Beneath the tombstones, the dead rest, Their souls, trapped, forever blessed, Or cursed, to roam this sacred ground, With no escape, nowhere to be found. For in this graveyard, death is real, So it’s better if you take care of yourself 

  the stars above us shine so bright Their light a beacon in the darkest night And yet, they seem so far away A distant dream, a celestial display But the moon, ah yes, the moon is near A glowing orb that we hold so dear It rises high and casts its light A tranquil presence in the dead of night And in its glow, we see our world The beauty that from darkness unfurled The mountains, seas, and endless plains All bathed in silver, free from chains But what of us, the human kind What purpose do we serve to find In this great expanse of light and dark Where we play but a tiny part? Perhaps it's in the way we dream Of reaching stars, of things unseen Of hope and love, of joy and pain Of endless skies and distant plains For in our hearts, we hold the stars A universe within our scars And as we journey through this life We'll shine as bright as any light So fear not, Afrah, the vast unknown For in your heart, a light has shone And as you gaze up at the sky Know that within you, stars re

  In a world that's swift and jarring Where self-love is often scarce, It's prime to take a pause, And indulge in some self-care. In the mirror, I see my flaws, My imperfections, my scars, But as I take time for myself, I'm reminded of my worth.  take a moment for yourself, And embrace your inner light, For the beauty that you hold within, Will shine through day and night. Remember, self-care is not selfish, It's an act of self-love and care, And as you tend to your own needs, You'll find that beauty is always there.

  Be fond of your life, each and every day, Let your anguish and strife drift away, Find dazzling in the world around, And let felicity and pleasure abound. Take a deep breath, feel the sun on your face, Embrace the moment, let time and space, Disappear into the here and now, And let your heart and soul take a bow. Life is a journey, full of ups and downs, But with each step, a new adventure abounds, So open your eyes, take in the view, And let the wonder of life renew.