please stay

Illustration by  OZZY

by Calista Dirdja

You’re medication for my broken heart
a story of laughter and despair at once
I accept both without a single doubt
since the day I knew you were the rain for my drought.

Scared was I in one dreadful night
when the storm struck inflicting fright
swiftly dragged me to one terrific reflection:
either you will be gone, with or without reason. 

I would have kept your name in my prayers
for I’ve fallen too hard, 
rarely have I given my whole heart
at this point, just please don't go away.