Wild Cherry Tree And A Squirrel

April 25, 2020

 

 

I feel numb broken and lifeless

I lay still in bed

My legs have turned into 

large trunks of a wild cherry tree

My room feels snug and safe

The dark drapes of curtains of plush mauve

are half-drawn to allow some sunshine

Skies seem gloomy with auburn tinge

death is roaming across the street 

 

My son sleeps next to me

curled into a creamy yarn ball

reminds me of a young squirrel.

borders closed hustling cities mourn

I think about next door elderly lady

Roses and daisies, the house number is 6

Through the large window panes in my bathroom

I always see her sipping tea stretched out

in the erratic afternoons by her swing.

 

No bread. No eggs. 

All  the supermarkets are empty

 

His lips curve letting out a heavenly smile

My son is only 8 months old.

 

Shameela Yoosuf Ali

Shameela, the Editor-In-Chief of FemAsia, is an artivist and PhD researcher in Media and Cultural Studies.. Now residing in England, she carries a deep nostalgia for her homeland, Sri Lanka, which echoes through her writing and Art. Through her research and creative work, she explores the intersections of art, identity, and activism, shedding light on underrepresented voices.

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