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Widad Feb 27
The golden lights shimmer in the crystal halls, where echoes dance along the walls
A thousand eyes, a royal game, but none could set my heart aflame
Gilded cages, silken chains, a life composed of royal names
Yet past the chandeliers so bright, I felt a spark, a different light
Velvet drapes in crimson hues, framing windows kissed by moon
Marble floors like frozen lakes, reflecting tales of old mistakes
A symphony of silver chimes, the air perfumed with richest wines
And yet among the lavish sight, I longed to dance beneath the night
And then I saw you standing there, a fleeting glance, a whispered dare
Your gaze like fire, yet soft as snow, a secret world we both now know
You bowed and took my trembling hand, we swayed against the court’s demand
One stolen moment, one sweet chance, a love forbidden in this dance
I shouldn’t have felt the way I did, but love won’t bow to fate’s cruel script
A princess locked in duty’s chains, but when you held me, all else waned
The stars above burned twice as bright, yet shadows lurked beyond the night
And now I can’t sleep, I can’t dream, for every thought is tied to thee
Your voice keeps calling in my mind, a whispered plea I can’t confine
A love so wrong yet feels so right, an echo lost into the night
The bustling streets, I slip away, a hidden face, a heart in sway
Beneath the veil, I breathe you in, your touch erases all within
Our laughter weaves between the crowd, a love unchained, a vow unbowed
Yet shadows stir, my fate still calls, behind these walls, my kingdom falls
Golden lanterns line the square, voices lifted, music rare
Cobbled roads with petals strewn, lovers meeting under moon
A secret path, a fleeting chance, stolen moments in a glance
In your arms, the world stands still, lost in dreams we long to fill
Through the market’s winding ways, hidden glances, stolen days
Perfumed air and lantern light, shadows dance in fleeting night
Among the voices, laughs, and cries, love was hidden in disguise
No throne nor crown could pull me back, my heart was yours along that track
The world around us fades to black, when time stands still, there’s no way back
A fate unwritten, ours to claim, no golden throne could weigh the same
For every jewel and every crown, are shackles meant to pull me down
But here with you, the night alive, I see the truth—love must survive
A single horse, we flee the tide, your hand in mine, love as our guide
The stars bear witness to our flight, lost whispers fading in the night
Through forests dark and rivers wide, beyond the reach of royal pride
The wind a song, the moon our light, escaping fate, defying might
Thunder roars as hooves take flight, one horse, two souls, into the night
My father’s wrath, a shadow near, but love is stronger than my fear
Through endless roads, we ride unknown, for in your arms, I’ve found my home
No walls, no chains, no whispered lies, just open skies and endless ties
I shouldn’t have met you once again, but love’s a fire that won’t be tamed
A kingdom’s crown means nothing now, for in your arms, I’ve taken vow
The world may chase, the world may fight, but love will always burn too bright
And now I can breathe, I can dream, for every road leads back to thee
No more whispers in the dark, just beating hearts that found their spark
A love so strong, so free, so wild, forever dancing, side by side
Beneath the electric sky, love unchained will never die…
Widad Feb 26
I’ve been walking through the darkness,
Where the light is hard to find,
Chasing pieces of myself,
Lost in all that’s left behind.
The void is whispering softly,
Like a voice I used to know,
I’m reaching out for answers,
In the silence, I’ll let go.

I’ve felt so alone,
But I’m not afraid to fall,
I’ll face the unknown,
And find my way through it all.

Into the void, I’ll fly,
Where the shadows fade, I’ll try.
No more doubts, no more lies,
Into the void, I’ll rise.
Where the broken pieces heal inside,
Into the void, I’ll find my light.

The path is full of questions,
But I don’t need to know,
I’ll follow where my heart leads,
Let it carry me where I go.
I’ve been searching for redemption,
In places I’ve never been,
But in the emptiness I see,
A chance to start again.

I’ve felt so alone,
But I’m not afraid to fall,
I’ll face the unknown,
And find my way through it all.

Into the void, I’ll fly,
Where the shadows fade, I’ll try.
No more doubts, no more lies,
Into the void, I’ll rise.
Where the broken pieces heal inside,
Into the void, I’ll find my light.

I’ll let go of the fear,
And hold on to what’s real,
In the quiet of the night,
I’ll learn how to heal.
The void won’t break me,
It’s where I’ll find my peace,
In the silence, I’ll be whole,
And let my spirit breathe.

Into the void, I’ll rise,
I’ll rise, I’ll rise,
Into the void, I’ll find my light.
Widad Feb 26
There was something about her I couldn’t explain,
She laughed at the parties, danced in the rain,
With deep blue eyes that pulled you in,
"She's perfect," they said, wearing foolish grins.
But nights have secrets, and people do too,
And sometimes charm hides what's true.
I saw her leave when the music died,
Curiosity burned—I couldn't let it slide.
So I followed her steps through streets gone cold,
Moon hanging low, stories untold.
Then I stopped... saw her with him—
Liam Moore, with that arrogant grin.
One of the worst from our high school halls,
Cruel with words, crueler with calls.
They talked for a while, under trees so bare,
Then she smiled—a smile that didn’t care.
Something about it sent chills to my skin,
Like a twisted game she was ready to win.
I ducked behind branches, holding my breath,
Hoping they’d leave, fearing what’s next.
Liam’s voice lowered, hers stayed calm,
Like she held fate right in her palm.
Minutes stretched out, then he turned away,
She lingered a moment, like she wanted to stay.
Then glanced toward me—my heart skipped a beat,
Did she see me hiding? Shadows at my feet.
I turned back fast, tried not to think,
Told myself, "It’s nothing," fought every link.
But days passed slow, and whispers grew loud,
"Liam’s missing," echoed through the crowd.
Posters on lockers, questions in class,
Search parties formed, hours that passed.
No trace, no clue—just gone without a sign,
And every time I looked at her... her smile aligned.
Eyes like oceans, calm but deep,
Hiding secrets no one should keep.
And I remembered that night beneath the trees,
The way she laughed, so effortlessly.
But oh, how she cried when the news broke loud,
Face in her hands, lost in the crowd.
"I can’t believe it," her voice would shake,
But something about it all felt fake.
Every memorial, she stood up front,
Hugging his friends, bearing the brunt.
Tears that glistened, perfectly placed,
But behind her grief... a darker taste.
And just when the town tried moving on,
Another week passed—another kid gone.
This time Jason, a bully well-known,
Vanished at night, never came home.
Panic erupted, theories ran wild,
But she just whispered, "Such a troubled child..."
Her eyes so soft, her voice sincere,
Yet each word she spoke bred quiet fear.
Week after week, names turned to ghosts,
Those with dark pasts vanished the most.
Locker doors closed, whispers grew worse,
Like the school itself carried a curse.
And Nebula mourned them, candle in hand,
Crying on shoulders, taking a stand.
"We must stay strong," she gently said,
While another body was marked as dead.
By the fourth week, tension so high,
People glanced sideways, fear in their eyes.
Yet there she was, dressed in soft blue,
"This can’t go on," she whispered too.
Assemblies formed, police came near,
Parents demanded answers through fear.
But Nebula stood with a trembling gaze,
Playing her part in the twisted maze.
And there she stands beneath silver skies,
Whispering names as the town cries.
"I tried to help," her voice so sweet,
But shadows swirl around her feet.
Fingers trace scars no one can see,
"They had it coming—don’t blame me."
Eyes like voids, pulling you in,
A storm beneath her porcelain skin.
Run if you hear her call your name,
Smiles and tears—it’s all the same.
One step closer, you’ve sealed your fate,
Nebula waits... it’s far too late.
I saw her last night by the old oak tree,
Humming a tune—so carefree.
Her eyes caught mine, and for a while,
She offered me that haunting smile.
Late at night, I lie awake,
Playing back each past mistake.
Why did I follow? Why didn’t I leave?
Now I’m caught in webs she weaves.
Saw her last Friday, near the football field,
Eyes catching mine—my fate sealed?
"You look tense," she softly spoke,
Voice like honey with venom cloaked.
I stammered out lies, tried to walk away,
But her laughter echoed, begged me to stay.
And now here I sit, pen to page,
Pouring out fear, regret, and rage.
If you find this note, if you read these lines,
Know I tried escaping the signs.
So if you see her bat those eyes,
Hear her laughter, sweet disguise...
Remember Liam and what he found,
Before the earth swallowed him down.
And when she smiles, charming and kind,
Just wonder, quietly: Who’s next in line?
Because as weeks unfold, the list grows long,
And Nebula’s grief still sings its song.
But when no one's watching, when no one's near,
That smile twists into something clear.
Maybe I’m wrong... maybe it’s chance,
Or maybe I’m caught in Nebula’s dance.
Either way, if you’re hearing this tale,
Stay far away... or you might fail.
And if one night you hear her sing,
Under the stars as darkness clings,
Run. Don’t turn back. Don’t meet her gaze,
Or you’ll vanish too... lost in her maze.

— The End —