Samuel Lalmuankima

She's a flowerbed, my little sweetheart She blooms in every colour, in every shade Ah! There my day begins and there it ends Where in her arms I fall into deep slumber No promises though, till heaven do us apart Her blooming soul, for me was made As for this troubled heart, softly she mends Repairing the leaks, like a plumber We'll walk down the aisle one fine day Not just as friends but as husband and wife After our vows before God and man will say Together, to face the challenges of this life Two thousand miles will just be a breath away No more to part, walking side by side No cheque could the colour of my life pay Cause I've got a flowerbed just by my side Eventide 31 Thlahmur, 2022

Many a battle has this world seen Where kingdoms fall and kingdoms rise To many a battle I have been I've fought and I've lost each one. I fight this battle each new day Like an infinite time loop, over and over again. But two thousand miles pretty far And my body and mind are never one.  I've said my prayers and my stars aligned Only to be separated by the demarcation line Now home feels farther more Yet she's near, for my heart beats for two. I wish we could hold hands in this virtual world Where eyes meet only through the screen Virtual hugs only makes the heart grow fonder But this is my battle, and I cannot lose. Eventide 18 Thlahmur, 2022