Don’t die tonight, for there is a world waiting for you out here.
Don’t die tonight, for the world still wants you.
Don’t die tonight, for there are many places to visit.
Don’t die tonight, for there are many more sunsets to watch.
Don’t die tonight, for there are many more books to read.
Don’t die tonight, the next morning might give you something.
Don’t die tonight, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Don’t die tonight, someone out there is waiting for you.
Don’t die tonight, for you promised to stay.
Don’t die tonight, for someone out there needs you.
Don’t die tonight, because I need you.
Don’t die tonight, because I’m not ready to let you go.
Not yet, not now, not ever.
Stay back a few more moments.
Don’t die tonight, you’re too young and too good to die.
Just don’t die tonight, please.
Sauleh goes by the pseudonym, Chilaikalaan. He was born and raised in Srinagar, Kashmir and is currently based in Bangalore.
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