Cruising the desert, by your side, hand in hand,
uncertain of the destiny, yet the journey, so lovely;
Walking the dunes, exploring as we go,
undaunted, unconcerned, of the world,
A fear of losing the moment creeps in, and I say,
"Don't let me go, ever".
On the horizon, we see a storm coming,
Wind blowing into our faces, we walk against the wind,
Summoning the odds, steadfast, we push ourselves;
Inseparable as we go, just like the wind and the sand,
making it feel insecure, of the bond we have; while she says,
"Don't let me go".
Is it love or the will, taking us miles against the odds,
Loving every bit of the stretch, hoping there is no end,
The storm getting stronger, pulling us apart,
We struggle to keep us together, with all our might,
Until the force of nature takes over, breaking us apart, and I pray,
"Don't let her go".
On our knees, we try to reach out, to each other,
The wind and sand blurring our vision, every ounce of me;
Crawling towards her, against the will of God,
Hoping to reach her, I stretch my hand, grazing her fingers,
The last touch, the last sight of her, wishing to go back in time, while I say,
"Don't let me go".
Giving in, I crouch, submitting to the force,
Tears in my eyes, while the wind won't let me cry either;
What was mine, isn't, anymore. Neither my will nor my wish,
Nor you, who I held closest to my heart, never to let you go,
I had a promise to keep, After all, I am human too,
"Don't let me go".
Every moment I lived with you, saunter in front of my eyes,
I feel you around, yet I miss your presence;
Alone I stand in the storm, unafraid, facing it, hoping to rendezvous;
This hot desert had never felt colder, piercing as ice;
Finding solace in the dreams we shared, After all, I am human too,
"Don't you let me go".
- Saif
