Written by Mariam Badr
Edited by Ahmed Ashry
Graphic designer: Maram Mohammed
i haven’t showered in three days
because i don’t want your smell off my skin
just a few more hours of the memories
don’t judge me, it’s not a sin
and three times i hesitated
had second thoughts about brushing my teeth
for i could still feel your lips on mine
and i didn’t want the taste to leave
two weeks since i’ve washed your favourite hoodie
although i wear it every night to bed
i can’t have you in my arms as i sleep
so i cuddle your sweatshirt instead
seven hours since i left my room
we’ve been on the phone for six
i don’t feel the need to eat or drink
i could spend the rest of the day just like this
two whole months since i cried
i had broken down in tears in the rain
you held me tight and kissed my head
and didn’t leave me till i was okay
i guess where i’m getting at is this:
time is nothing when it comes to us
and when i say i’ll love you forever
there’s nothing more in the world you can trust
