O Aftab, you shine so bright,
But in my grandma’s memory, my heart feels heavy tonight.
Those days when she held me near,
In her loving shade, I had nothing to fear.
Her gentle smile, her warm embrace,
Still lives within me, can’t be replaced.
I close my eyes and see her face,
Her love, a light time cannot erase.
Now I’m alone, missing her smile,
Her memories stay with me, though she’s gone awhile.
Oh Grandma, your love was my sweetest dream,
But mother’s love isn’t enough, or so it seems.
Mother’s love is tender and kind,
But still it leaves a space in my mind.
For the missing piece I cannot find,
A father’s love I never knew in life.
I’ve never seen a father’s care,
Just shadows and silence everywhere.
So I turn to you, Aftab, up there,
Hoping you’ll answer my desperate prayer.
If only you were here to hold me tight,
To chase away the cold lonely nights.
To bring back joy and healing light,
And make my world once again feel right.
This is my shikwa, my plea to you, Aftab above,
Grandma’s love was my life’s truest love.
I’m broken, I’m lost, in this silent cry,
Just bring her back or tell me why.