Poem- Gratitude

I wish I could place the warmth

of the sun in your eyes.

There, behind grey

cataract opaqueness

I would like to place

our brilliant star.

I wish I had the healing touch

so I could smooth out

your crow's feet

and tangled veins.

Tender red buds

groping for light and wind

were healed forever

with a few drops of dew.

You saved me from myself.

I would like to return

the sun to you.

Zaina Anwar 2010