I Promise

a poem by Suboor Usmani

Walk with me into the sunset of my life,
And I promise to weave a sunrise in every moment of the journey.

Hold my hand while I catch a distant star,
And I promise to let it twinkle into your long dark tresses.

Wait for me till I bring the pink flower from across the horizon,
And I promise to leave its fragrance with you forever.

Spread the warmth of your laughter through the dark wintry night,
And I promise to pull a cloud between you and the hot, sultry sun.

Gaze into my eyes when I’m searching for Him,
And I may realize the futility of such a search!