Masterpiece
Never forget that you are a work of art.
I am baffled by the woman,
who when she roams the streets,
is ignorant of the fact,
that she is exactly that- a work of art;
go have a look at yourself, look within,
at your intricate network of organs and limbs,
at the robust design of your brain cell bodies,
at the gentle lines that tell your palms’ stories;
listen to the symphony that is your body,
let your heart play its gentle melody,
and let your breath sing its tunes,
because my dear, you are the music;
and if you want to see something truly magical,
just look in the mirror and let yourself be dazzled,
captivate yourself in the depth of your pupil,
observe the lights dancing upon your iris;
I wonder when I see you shrink and bow,
what could be stopping you from standing proud?
I can’t imagine anything powerful enough,
to make a masterpiece feel like a Frankenstein-
always worried something’s missing;
but maybe there’s a reason for your behavior,
perhaps you live in a town which has no mirrors,
so you’ve never known your own smile’s wonders,
I’m sure you’ve never even heard your own laugh,
because if you had, that would be enough,
to make you realize you are a work of art.
By Zainab Hussain
Biography:
Zainab has been writing poetry for over a decade. Her first publication was in La Raiz Magazine in 2022, followed by the launch of her multimedia poetry platform: “Stories Untold: Poetry for The Soul”. Zainab’s illustrated poetry book, “Boundless” has sold over 100 copies since its publication in August 2023. Zainab’s poetry centers around embracing vulnerability, practicing self-love, navigating social issues and most importantly, healing trauma through self-expression.
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