malalai khan

The night knows
of many tears
and the day knows
of many smiles
yet the lioness
stands her ground,
the fair maiden
who never bows.

Is there any flame
that can dance with hers?
A bright light
that has the eyes blur.

She who walks 
on fire,
she who dreams
among stars,
the lotus amidst ash. 

Wrote this for a friend ❤ Image not mine, sourced from Pinterest!