the day rolls on
without so much
as sparing a thought
coaxing me on
forcing sighs
suffocated, precipitated
from battles
hard fought
yet lost
the minutes
curious as a kid
refuse to take a no
drag me out
of my agitated reveries
take my hand
pull me out the door
the burning sun
melts down my
stubbornness
the skin peels off
its apprehensions
gradually
yeah, I can see the day laugh
watch me striped naked
of my distress
eyes that avoided
the faintest slivers of light
look up at the sun
in its face
why? they water down
in its wake
like a faucet
untouched and abandoned
for ages
slow then pursuing the flow
wishful steps lead me on
as happy breezes
caress my infant frame
notorious kid
the heart
squirms to escape
and explore
whatβs around
the new corner
but
my fingers
won’t let go
of the leash,
not yet
~~~~~
Asha Seth
β₯οΈ
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Outstanding poem.
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Thank you! Much delighted to know.
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I really loved this one. You’re best piece yet. I really enjoyed reading it. Can’t wait to read more.
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Thank you, Kat. I’ve so missed us talking.
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Youβre welcome. Aww I have to. Iβm sorry Iβm not on here as much. Iβve been so busy with taking care of my sister and working and stuff. Iβll try to get back on here more and visit you.
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So fantastic! I love the ending! Who knew the speaker was holding on the whole time
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It is us who hold ourselves back, oft times, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Kayla.
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Most definitely, glad I saw your post!
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Always happy to hear from you. π
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Beautiful words!
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Thanks, Sir.
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Beautiful words so well penned, Asha.
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Thanks, Kamal.
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Welcome Asha
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very nice.. ππ»
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Thanks, Ankur π
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your welcome Asha π
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Where were you Asha. I did miss the lovely poetry. Thank you for blessing me with this beauty
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I have been on and off. But very much around. Thanks for asking. How’ve you been?
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Doing great Asha. I will look for your posts and read them with eagerness
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Deeply passionate and speaking the language of free love.
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Thanks, Vishal.
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Well written.
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Thank you π
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Networking motivates me. Do share the link.
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