contemporary writing
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mistaken twin flames
We weren’t built for it. or perhaps, some stories are meant to be made and be met with crossfire. Three unforgiving years and I tried so quiet to find forgiveness—I am yearning for a sorry I probably do not deserve. I was never built for it—for finding friendship in failed, false prospect of hope and… Continue reading
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The Rose You Planted Grew Bushes
Build me new sinews and stitch my flesh back to my bonesJust for me to break vulnerably in your touch later on.Polish my skin with your sweatShiny enough to make a mark I am someone you own. Plant your affection in my body,At the hills where wildflowers like me thrive free. Paint my image vivid… Continue reading
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Ghosts at 6th Avenue Haunting
I am lonely in crowded placesDefeated.I carry misery in all blissful places,Alone I do.For some time, I allowed myself to be freeWhile chained to you. That’s how it appeared to be–happy.But “Happiness is a Butterfly”–flying, fading, faltering, dropping dead. I was truest when I was with you.But all the steps I made, were all “missteps”,… Continue reading
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Walls painted Sadness
No coffeeshop will ever never remind how happy I was walking out of the doors October 10th.Terrified to speak as your mind changes like the seasons,Calling me with reasons unbeknownst.I thought of something to call you apart from your name. Tried complementing your favorite color, Green. A soft whisper reached my brain:“I like it better… Continue reading
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