“My Sea” by Lubna Shaban

My Sea

Listen here, my child

Look at me 

Grasp my gaze

You see, I’ve got you

No person or thing can hurt you

I am as wide as anything may be

As loving as the whole world combined

I am as cold and refreshing as your soul needs

Don’t cry!

What now?

Are those people scaring you?

Forget about them and stay with me

You can rest your head and throw away your fears

Wipe your little feet on my sandy welcome mat

Enter my sanctuary as clean, as fearless, and as open as you can be

I am your father and your mother

All life begins with me

Enter and be liberated

Lubna Shaban works in program management and coordination, but at heart, she is an author. She tends to write in both English and Arabic and has a passion for arts and advocacy. She loves reading, writing, and outdoors activities.

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