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Coming back by Anupreet Kaur (1 reply)

anupreettttt
4 years ago
anupreettttt 4 years ago

After having you again 

I still do not have you 

Even after being cuddled 

By you every night 

I still can't sleep 

The flowers you brought me 

The day you came back 

Are almost dead

Did you change or did your heart ?

Coz our beats don't rhyme anymore 

And you didn't even water plants 

Even when it's your turn

Do you want them to die just like me ?

They aren't selfish to come back again 

But I'll be dumb to first mourn and  then let in.

Gmail- anupreetkaurseera@gmail.com

 

 

 

Susan Katz
4 years ago
Susan Katz 4 years ago

Your poem is so emotionally charged and there are some very lovely, meaningful, and intensely felt lines that will, I know, resonate with anyone who reads your poem.  I particularly liked "Did you change or did your heart?"  And also, the very simple but important line "And you didn't even water the plants" because I took "plants" to be a metaphor for your relationship, for you.  Well done, Susan

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