May 7, 2020 – Kuhutopia

They came as a pair
One friendly and one savage
One would glance, one would glare
One cage they had to share
Then suddenly the friendly one died
In the middle of the night
When I held him
And I cried and cried

The savage one was left with me
Or rather the other way around
But who knew that she would be
The most loving creature I’d known
She didn’t need a partner
She was happy with me
And I wouldn’t let even
My father touch thee
Loving you was quite a task
You wanted to be with me
And my heart also yearned for you
When you were away from me

You became the pet we know
To love, cherish, look after and care
For you I would do anything
Just say the word, I’ll be there
Your shrill voice
Was my mother’s worst nightmare
She would scream
“ What is that noise?”
But your minstrelsy
Was music to my ears
It made me happy
And then when eventide arrived
You would shout for your blanket
And if I didn’t cover you
You would cause a huge racket

One day you bit me
But I didn’t blame thee
For it was your love
That you tried to make me see
The day I lost you
Is scarred in my heart
And even though we are separated
We will never be apart

I didn’t believe you were gone
I screamed, kicked and yelled
But when the cold truth set in
I was even more hysterical
Father tried to console me
But I knew the wounds caused
Could never be healed fully
For in my heart of hearts
There is only one person
You, only you.
I love you chicky
Now and forever ...

- Maleika Hussain

While everyone sleeps I walk down the streets Like a wandering ghost, I may seem lost But that’s just an act. Underneath the sky that’s blacked Lives an entity of death; The arch nemesis of good health. I’m the reaper of souls. I carry a list that only unrolls During the hours of darkness. I read the names enlisted with an air of calmness. I don’t pity them for they have sinned, Fate doesn’t differentiate between the dark and fair skinned. I creep into their homes but no one spots me; Lives are taken by me quite easily. I’m not evil And though my intent is doubtful, I assure you I won’t take your life, Unless you’ve killed someone with a knife. If committing crimes makes you gush with delight You’ll find me at your doorstep at midnight.