Arrant Alexithymiaic student- Afrah

 I was unescorted in the classroom full of unfamiliar faces, the touch of endeavour on my soul was all I desired.

I was scared to acknowledge my existence in the class full of vivid students, 

Yet the aspiration that I had was all I needed.

I stood up with my confidence and a spirit of valour.

I knew human options will only disable me,

 rather than striving up bravery within me. 

I chose to believe that magnificent things are going to happen to me.

I knew, this journey is intricate and there’s no rule to it.

I desire to wake up in the middle of the night with my heart and mind filled with felicity.

The anxiety, the fear and the pain that I had was never worth anything.

The world i live in is undoubtedly full of the negative and the positive energy 

And, as a dreamer it was my job to protect my soul and mind from distractions- fending off the negative.

In my journey, I desire the practice of taking control of my thoughts and filling my mind and soul with gratitude and goodness.

Life is never tranquil but it’s worth living.

                                    -Syed Afrah Arshad