In the Silent Corner of the Night

By Izzat Dahelan

In the silent corner of the night,
a child lies weak and still,
his wide eyes gazing at the darkened sky,
his hand reaching out,
yet only the cold embraces him.

Silence slowly descends,
like a prayer broken upon the lips.
His hunger is not for bread,
but for the love that has vanished,
while mother and father
are swallowed by the storms of sorrow.

20 August 2025 | Wednesday
Kuching, Sarawak