Sakeena

On the pavement was where we sat

I held her hand, cold as ice

But her warmth radiated into my being

And finally, she uttered the words

'I'm just like you, really I am'

Taking a final drag of her cigarette

I promptly said, 'Yes you are, really you are' 

Now tears overwhelmed her eyes

She whispered, 'Have mercy on me, I'm only human' 

Whilst I remained silent

At war with her demons

I felt the passion, and I felt the fear

'This world is not where I belong'

'I shall cast you into hell, but you can't take me with you'

'Trust me Sakeena, I am a good person'

Her tears now splashing onto my hand

I felt every ounce of emotion, in every drop

Again I said, 'Yes you are, you really are'

She'd stopped crying now, and instead began to smile

As if something valuable had been returned to her

As if some miracle had taken place before her

Seconds later I was enveloped in her embrace 

'Let's go from here to where we belong. Come with me'